Dynamic Sous Chef | Menu Planning & Training Lead

Marcoza Trattoria; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orioli Restaurant Group seeks a talented Sous Chef to join Marcoza Trattoria. This role supports the Executive Chef in planning and costing menus, maintaining high standards, and ensuring service excellence across all events.

The successful candidate will lead kitchen staff, monitor trends, and ensure compliance with safety and hygiene regulations while collaborating with the events team to meet and exceed client requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be proactive, energetic and customer focused.
• Ability to assist planning and costing of menus.
• Strong communication and leadership to manage kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with planning and costing of all menus.
• Monitor trends and create menus fitting food cost and service style.
• Ensure prep and presentation meet current catering standards and legislation.
• Assist in managing kitchen staff and implement training.
• Have presence across food service areas to meet catering standards and event schedules.
• Ensure safety and hygiene regulations are followed by staff and visitors.
• Coordinate with events team on upcoming events and requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Pro-active

Customer focus

Energetic

Standards driven

Job description

The Orioli Restaurant Group seeks a talented Sous Chef to join Marcoza Trattoria. This role supports the Executive Chef in planning and costing menus, maintaining high standards, and ensuring service excellence across all events.

The successful candidate will lead kitchen staff, monitor trends, and ensure compliance with safety and hygiene regulations while collaborating with the events team to meet and exceed client requirements.