Executive Sous Chef - Lead Creative Cuisine & Kitchen Ops

Coury Hospitality; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality in Southlake, TX seeks an experienced Executive Chef to assist the Executive Chef and, in his/her absence, lead the kitchen to ensure innovative, high-quality cuisine. You will manage culinary staff, coordinate food purchasing, develop menus and maintain approved food and labor costs.

This role requires strong leadership, cost control, and the ability to train cooks on recipes, standards, and safety.

Qualifications

• Culinary education or extensive on-the-job training in hotel culinary operations.
• Ability to lead and train kitchen staff in high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of menu design and food cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef and replace in absence.
• Lead kitchen operations and manage culinary staff.
• Coordinate food purchasing and develop menus.
• Maintain approved food and labor costs.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards in kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Staff training

Culinary excellence

English proficiency

Education

Culinary degree or hotel culinary training

Job description

Coury Hospitality in Southlake, TX seeks an experienced Executive Chef to assist the Executive Chef and, in his/her absence, lead the kitchen to ensure innovative, high-quality cuisine. You will manage culinary staff, coordinate food purchasing, develop menus and maintain approved food and labor costs.

This role requires strong leadership, cost control, and the ability to train cooks on recipes, standards, and safety.