Italian Kitchen Lead for High-Volume Service

Savoy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance Discounts

BenefitsHub Discounts

Family Meal Provided

Job summary

Bastion Hospitality LLC is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen execution and support the Chef de Cuisine in maintaining culinary standards, discipline, and team development. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on leadership during service and a deep knowledge of Italian cuisine.

You will manage people, product, and pace in a high‑expectation kitchen, ensure HACCP compliance, mentor staff, and help plan menus and seasonal specials rooted in Italian tradition.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary foundation with deep knowledge of Italian cuisine and cooking techniques.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead teams calmly during service.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across kitchen leadership roles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Genuine passion for Italian cuisine, leadership, and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations including prep, production, and service execution, ensuring consistency, quality, and timing.
• Act as the primary point of leadership on the line during service, maintaining control, focus, and communication in high-volume periods.
• Support the Chef de Cuisine with menu planning, recipe execution, and seasonal specials rooted in Italian tradition.
• Train, mentor, and hold kitchen staff accountable to tech technique, standards, and professionalism.
• Oversee ordering, inventory awareness, and proper storage to maintain product quality, cost discipline, and minimal waste.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Drive efficiency and productivity across the kitchen by organizing prep, staffing, and station flow.
• Support scheduling, prep planning, and daily task assignment as directed by culinary leadership.
• Uphold Bastion Hospitality culinary standards, discipline, and professionalism at all times.
• Support opening and closing kitchen procedures as assigned.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Job description

Bastion Hospitality LLC is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen execution and support the Chef de Cuisine in maintaining culinary standards, discipline, and team development. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on leadership during service and a deep knowledge of Italian cuisine.

You will manage people, product, and pace in a high‑expectation kitchen, ensure HACCP compliance, mentor staff, and help plan menus and seasonal specials rooted in Italian tradition.