Lead Sous Chef: High-Volume, Purpose-Driven Kitchen

True Food Kitchen; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Health and Wellness Benefits

FSA options for child care

Pet Insurance

Gym membership discount

401K with matching

Dining discounts

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Austin, TX is seeking a chef leader to oversee line operations, ensure food quality, and support EcoSure compliance.

You will hire and mentor back-of-house staff, manage schedules and payroll, and partner with leadership to optimize food costs, labor, and inventory while maintaining high service standards during busy periods.

Join a team committed to purposeful dining and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Two+ years as a chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Basic knowledge of managing financial aspects of the business.
• Ability to lead, coach, and drive culinary excellence.
• Strong collaboration with BOH and FOH teams.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the line; conduct line checks and facility walks with documentation.
• Manage high-volume service from expo to line to maintain quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with BOH/FOH; support EcoSure inspections and compliance.
• Hire, train, and develop back-of-house staff; schedule and report payroll hours.
• Partner with operations to manage P&L, food cost, labor, and inventory.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with FOH to uphold brand guidelines.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Attention to detail

Stress management

Team coaching

Food cost awareness

Job description

True Food Kitchen in Austin, TX is seeking a chef leader to oversee line operations, ensure food quality, and support EcoSure compliance.

You will hire and mentor back-of-house staff, manage schedules and payroll, and partner with leadership to optimize food costs, labor, and inventory while maintaining high service standards during busy periods.

Join a team committed to purposeful dining and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment with competitive compensation and benefits.