High-Volume Kitchen Lead — Path to Executive Chef

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in a high-volume casual dining setting in Dallas. You will drive food quality, mentor a talented crew, and ensure smooth service on the line.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in fast-paced kitchens, proven leadership, and a solid culinary foundation. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and a direct path to executive kitchen leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional kitchen experience in high-volume settings.
• Proven leadership managing kitchen teams of varying sizes.
• Strong culinary foundation with ability to execute diverse menus.
• Stamina and focus to maintain standards during peak service.
• Food handler certification or equivalent food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen production and line operations during service.
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff to maintain service standards.
• Ensure food quality, plating consistency, and timely ticket execution.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and supplier relationships.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation protocols at all times.

Skills

5+ years experience

Leadership

Culinary foundation

Stamina & focus

Food handler cert

Job description

NextGen Hospitality Solutions is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in a high-volume casual dining setting in Dallas. You will drive food quality, mentor a talented crew, and ensure smooth service on the line.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in fast-paced kitchens, proven leadership, and a solid culinary foundation. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and a direct path to executive kitchen leadership.