Executive Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Grow to Exec Chef

Vandelay Companies; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Dining discounts

Professional development

Manager in Training program

Holiday closure for team celebration

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Hudson House, a Vandelay Companies concept, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to champion culinary vision daily. You'll lead service, coach line cooks, and uphold standards in a fast-paced kitchen, delivering polished guest experiences.

This role offers mentorship from seasoned leaders, opportunities for advancement into Executive Chef leadership, and a culture that values discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's preferred.
• 2+ years of full-service culinary experience.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Strong communication and feedback orientation.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily service to Vandelay standards with consistency, quality, and timeliness.
• Lead kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef and oversee service.
• Uphold culinary standards, procedures, and food safety/sanitation guidelines.
• Oversee inventory management, rotation, and accurate ordering levels.
• Maintain proper food handling, temperatures, storage and labeling.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and provide real-time coaching to the team.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard new team members.
• Train and develop team members to build bench strength in the kitchen.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented according to recipes and plating standards.
• Maintain organized kitchen systems to support workflow, cleanliness, and consistency.
• Complete and submit reports and operational updates on time.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Support performance management and uphold company standards.
• Attend weekly manager meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary / Restaurant / Hospitality Management

Job description

Hudson House, a Vandelay Companies concept, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to champion culinary vision daily. You'll lead service, coach line cooks, and uphold standards in a fast-paced kitchen, delivering polished guest experiences.

This role offers mentorship from seasoned leaders, opportunities for advancement into Executive Chef leadership, and a culture that values discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement.