Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Kitchen & Guest Experience

RH; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RH is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to lead our culinary team within the RH Design Gallery spaces. You will work alongside the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor talent, and support recruitment and administrative functions.

In this high‑volume, full‑service environment you will drive food quality, control labor costs, and champion safety and sanitation while delivering world‑class guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sous chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant or culinary program curriculum.
• Proven ability to manage labor and food costs, inventory controls, and strategic resource planning.
• Advanced culinary expertise with knife techniques and high-level cooking standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop team members with structured training and coaching to uphold culinary standards.
• Partner with Executive Chef on recruiting, onboarding, and building a high-performing kitchen team.
• Support inventory, labor cost optimization, food cost control, and reporting.
• Drive operational excellence and maintain safety/compliance across hospitality areas.
• Own service execution with line checks, food prep monitoring, and expediting for guest experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Cost control

Inventory control

Microsoft Excel

Foodager

Email communication

Autonomy

Strategic decisions

Education

Culinary program curriculum

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Foodager

Job description

RH is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to lead our culinary team within the RH Design Gallery spaces. You will work alongside the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor talent, and support recruitment and administrative functions.

In this high‑volume, full‑service environment you will drive food quality, control labor costs, and champion safety and sanitation while delivering world‑class guest experiences.