Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Fine Dining & Develop Talent

The Post Oak; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Willie G’s Seafood & Steaks in Houston, TX is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to work closely with the Executive Chef in a fine dining kitchen. Lead daily operations, uphold exceptional food quality, and guide the culinary team to deliver memorable dining experiences.

You will mentor cooks, manage back-of-house tasks, and ensure food safety, cost control, and operational excellence while developing leadership within the kitchen staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Culinary Management experience in an upscale/fine dining setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with conflict resolution abilities.
• Knowledge of back-of-house operations, inventory control, labor, and food cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations with the Executive Chef.
• Mentor and train cooks, ensuring high standards of food quality and consistency.
• Manage labor, inventory, and costs to meet budget targets.
• Support food safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Cost controls

Food safety

Education

Graduate of an accredited culinary program

Job description

Willie G’s Seafood & Steaks in Houston, TX is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to work closely with the Executive Chef in a fine dining kitchen. Lead daily operations, uphold exceptional food quality, and guide the culinary team to deliver memorable dining experiences.

You will mentor cooks, manage back-of-house tasks, and ensure food safety, cost control, and operational excellence while developing leadership within the kitchen staff.