Junior Sous Chef — High-Volume, Creative Kitchen Lead

H3 Ranch; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

H3 Ranch in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Jr. Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations, ensure high-quality food production, and maintain presentation standards in a lively Stockyards setting.

The role leads culinary teams on shifts, enforces sanitation and safety, assists with menu development, and contributes to guest experiences with warmth and authenticity. Applicants should show leadership in a fast-paced environment, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within a high-volume culinary environment.
• Strong culinary knowledge, flavor development, and plating/presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to lead calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily kitchen operations according to recipes, quality standards, presentation guidelines, and guest expectations.
• Supervise and coordinate cooks and culinary team during shifts, ensuring productivity and teamwork.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with menu development, culinary creativity, cost control, and brand standards alignment.
• Prepare and cook food items across stations, including hot line, pantry, banquets, and events as needed.
• Estimate and communicate daily production needs to ensure proper prep levels for service.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, temperature checks, labeling, storage, and workstation cleanliness.
• Inspect quality of raw and cooked products for consistency in flavor and presentation.
• Train and mentor culinary staff, providing feedback for growth and performance.
• Manage inventory, receiving, storage, rotation, and equipment maintenance reporting.
• Engage with guests to enhance satisfaction and deliver a memorable dining experience.

Skills

Leadership experience

Culinary knowledge

Plating & presentation

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Job description

H3 Ranch in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Jr. Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations, ensure high-quality food production, and maintain presentation standards in a lively Stockyards setting.

The role leads culinary teams on shifts, enforces sanitation and safety, assists with menu development, and contributes to guest experiences with warmth and authenticity. Applicants should show leadership in a fast-paced environment, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and a passion for