Executive Sous Chef — Lead & Elevate the Kitchen Experience

Hudson House Southlake; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Dining discounts at Vandelay concepts

Professional development and career增长

Robust Manager in Training program

Company-wide holidays for family time

Collaborative, uplifting culture

Job summary

Hudson House, part of Vandelay Companies, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to drive culinary vision and lead the kitchen team with precision and passion.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to ensure consistent quality, training, and hands‑on leadership, advancing toward Executive Chef leadership as the company grows nationwide.

You’ll manage prep, service, inventory, and compliance while mentoring staff and maintaining top‑notch guest experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Culinary / Restaurant / Hospitality Management or similar field strongly preferred
• 2+ years of full service culinary experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Trustworthy, detail‑obsessed and open to constructive feedback
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Execute daily service to Vandelay standards, ensuring food is prepared with consistency, quality, and timeliness
• Support the Executive Chef in leading all kitchen operations, including opening, closing, and service execution
• Uphold and enforce all culinary standards, procedures, and food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Oversee inventory management, ensuring product quality, proper rotation, and accurate ordering levels
• Maintain proper food handling practices, including cooking temperatures, storage, and labeling
• Lead the team through service, providing real‑time coaching and support to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members
• Train, cross‑train, and develop team members, fostering growth and building bench strength within the kitchen
• Lead pre‑shift meetings to communicate key updates, set expectations, and align the team for service
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented according to company recipes, portioning, and plating standards
• Maintain organized and efficient kitchen systems that support workflow, cleanliness, and consistency
• Complete and submit all required reports, documentation, and operational updates accurately and on time
• Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
• Support performance management and uphold company standards related to accountability and team culture
• Attend and actively participate in weekly manager meetings

Skills

Attention to detail

Exceptional communication

Flexibility

Trustworthy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Culinary / Restaurant / Hospitality Management

Job description

Hudson House, part of Vandelay Companies, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to drive culinary vision and lead the kitchen team with precision and passion.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to ensure consistent quality, training, and hands‑on leadership, advancing toward Executive Chef leadership as the company grows nationwide.

You’ll manage prep, service, inventory, and compliance while mentoring staff and maintaining top‑notch guest experiences.