Five-Star Fine-Dining Sous Chef | Lead Menus & Team

Landry's, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple benefit plans to suit your ne

Paid Time Off

401K

Opportunities for advancement

Positive and respectful work enviro…

Generous employee discounts on dining,

Community volunteer opportunities

Complimentary parking and colleague

Job summary

The Post Oak Hotel in Houston, TX is seeking a Restaurant Sous Chef to lead the culinary operation across all meal services, delivering high-quality, locally inspired experiences for Forbes Five-Star standards.

You will manage a team of cooks, develop menus, ensure food safety, control costs, and collaborate with leadership to uphold the hotel’s premium brand and guest satisfaction. This role requires passion, perfection, and flexible scheduling in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience in fine dining or Forbes hotel preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operation, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Develop and innovate menus, recipes, plating guides, and culinary concepts that align with the restaurant's brand and current food trends.
• Manage food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards in compliance with health regulations and Five-Star service expectations.
• Oversee kitchen staffing and scheduling, including daily lineups, forecast-based labor planning, and operational coverage.
• Control food and labor costs, monitor productivity, and ensure adherence to financial goals and budgets.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members, fostering skill development, performance improvement, and career growth.
• Manage inventory and purchasing, including ordering products, inspecting deliveries, maintaining quality standards, and controlling par levels.
• Coordinate kitchen operations and communication, ensuring effective collaboration across culinary departments and smooth opening and closing procedures.
• Support leadership and administrative responsibilities, including performance management, HR processes, hotel meetings, media events, and serving as an ambassador for the restaurant and hotel.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Culinary excellence

Communication

High-volume cooking

Job description

The Post Oak Hotel in Houston, TX is seeking a Restaurant Sous Chef to lead the culinary operation across all meal services, delivering high-quality, locally inspired experiences for Forbes Five-Star standards.

You will manage a team of cooks, develop menus, ensure food safety, control costs, and collaborate with leadership to uphold the hotel’s premium brand and guest satisfaction. This role requires passion, perfection, and flexible scheduling in a luxury setting.