Italian Kitchen Lead - Sous Chef

The Post Oak; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training

Career development

Employee discounts on dining, retail,

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Monthly bonus

Job summary

The Post Oak is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations in our high-volume restaurant in Houston, TX. You will support the Executive Chef, mentor the kitchen team, and ensure consistent quality and authentic Italian-inspired cuisine in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of culinary management, strong leadership and cost-control skills, and a proven track record of staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary management in a full-service, high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations, supervision, inventory, cost controls.
• Strong communication, leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Stable work history; strong work ethic.
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction with a hands-on leadership style.
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff, training, development, and follow-up.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through planning and execution.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Cost control

Inventory management

Education

Accredited culinary program

Job description

The Post Oak is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations in our high-volume restaurant in Houston, TX. You will support the Executive Chef, mentor the kitchen team, and ensure consistent quality and authentic Italian-inspired cuisine in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of culinary management, strong leadership and cost-control skills, and a proven track record of staff development.