Lead Sous Chef: High-Volume, Scratch Kitchen & Team Growth

FB Society; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 17 days PTO

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Mental health services

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

FB Society seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support daily culinary leadership and partner with the Executive Chef. You will lead shifts, develop Team Members and uphold standards for quality, safety and presentation.

Bring 2+ years in a leadership kitchen role, plus high-volume experience; culinary training is a plus. Expect days, evenings, weekends; growth opportunities via a dynamic hospitality collective.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen experience in a similar culinary leadership role.
• High-volume, scratch-kitchen experience strongly preferred.
• Culinary arts degree or professional training is a plus.
• Experience leading, training and supervising hourly Team Members.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment and culinary best practices.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, purchasing and food-cost controls.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Food Handler certification and any additional required food-safety certifications.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs require.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• CULINARY EXECUTION: Support the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain a hands-on presence throughout preparation and service.
• Ensure recipes, portions and presentation standards are executed consistently.
• Monitor food quality, ticket times and kitchen readiness throughout each shift.
• Maintain the highest level of food quality while actively managing waste.
• Support new menu items, seasonal offerings and special culinary experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Food safety

Inventory management

Education

Culinary arts degree or professional training

Job description

FB Society seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support daily culinary leadership and partner with the Executive Chef. You will lead shifts, develop Team Members and uphold standards for quality, safety and presentation.

Bring 2+ years in a leadership kitchen role, plus high-volume experience; culinary training is a plus. Expect days, evenings, weekends; growth opportunities via a dynamic hospitality collective.