Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume, Healthy Eats

Flower Child; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and incentive

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement savings with company match

50% dining discount at Fox Restaurant

Discounts at Cheesecake Factory and N.

Gym, fitness & nutrition discounts via

Paid time off

Job summary

Flower Child in Austin, TX is seeking a Sous Chef to join our fast-paced, guest-focused team. This role requires proven experience managing high-volume restaurant operations, supervising shifts, and ensuring top-quality dining experiences.

You will lead a culinary and service team, collaborate with leadership, and uphold standards of cleanliness and efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, people skills, and a passion for healthy, flavorful food.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Demonstrate understanding of business operations and financials.
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning.
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems).
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning.
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations.
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients.
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness.
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Operations & financials

Guest experience

Job description

Flower Child in Austin, TX is seeking a Sous Chef to join our fast-paced, guest-focused team. This role requires proven experience managing high-volume restaurant operations, supervising shifts, and ensuring top-quality dining experiences.

You will lead a culinary and service team, collaborate with leadership, and uphold standards of cleanliness and efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, people skills, and a passion for healthy, flavorful food.