Lead Sous Chef - Flexible Shifts in Fast-Paced Kitchen

Tiny Boxwoods; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiny Boxwoods Productions seeks a proactive Sous Chef to lead our kitchen during service. You will work with the Executive Chef to maintain high quality, safety, and sanitation, while guiding a team of cooks and dishwashers.

The role involves menu planning, cost control, hiring participation, and ensuring consistency across all stations in a fast-paced setting. Culinary training and 3–5 years of sous-chef experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• TABC Certified.
• Texas Food Handlers certificate.
• Good memory.
• Flexible availability in scheduling.
• Capacity to multitask.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Degree in culinary or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation in a kitchen.
• Assists Executive Chef in maintaining foods cost.
• Assists Executive Chef in maintaining labor costs.
• Ability to manage and direct a team of cooks and dishwashers.
• Must be able to prep and work all stations during a shift.
• Ability to work AM or PM shift when called upon regardless of regular schedule.
• Keep an eye out for problems that arise in the kitchen.
• Seizing control of a situation at a moment's notice.
• Maintain all checklists.
• Assists with ordering.
• Aides Executive Chef in creating daily specials and new menu planning.
• Participates in the hiring process by reviewing applicants and scheduling interviews.
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen on a daily basis.
• Enforce all Tiny Boxwoods Productions handbook standards.
• Models the Tiny Boxwoods Productions culture at all times.
• Clear communication skills with both management teams and staff.
• Responds to e-mails and correspondence quickly and efficiently.
• Consistent communication via daily entries in Manager Logs.
• Attends weekly meetings with all levels of management.
• Meets deadlines and completes projects as assigned.
• Provide incentives for staff members to go above and beyond the expectations.
• Demonstrates teamwork.
• Must be self-motivated and eager to assist wherever needed.
• Maintains consistency in a fast-paced environment.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Multitasking

Flexible scheduling

Communication

Education

Degree in culinary or equivalent

Texas Food Handlers certificate

Job description

Tiny Boxwoods Productions seeks a proactive Sous Chef to lead our kitchen during service. You will work with the Executive Chef to maintain high quality, safety, and sanitation, while guiding a team of cooks and dishwashers.

The role involves menu planning, cost control, hiring participation, and ensuring consistency across all stations in a fast-paced setting. Culinary training and 3–5 years of sous-chef experience are preferred.