Lead Sous Chef — Private Events & Fine Dining

The Argyle; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Argyle, a distinguished private dining club in San Antonio, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This hands-on role works with the Executive Chef to manage daily kitchen operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences across club dining and private events.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard environment, leads by example, and excels at developing a talented kitchen team while ensuring top-quality food, presentation, and safety

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef experience is required.
• Experience supervising culinary teams.
• Fine dining experience is preferred; banquet or private event experience is highly valued.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and problem-solving abilities.
• Manager-level food safety certification is required.
• Culinary degree, certificate, or diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food preparation, production, and service for club dining, private events, banquets, and special events.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, and portion control.
• Participate in food preparation and execution, including soups, sauces, and daily specials.
• Lead, train, coach, and supervise kitchen staff to promote teamwork and culinary excellence.
• Support kitchen operations during peak service and coordinate with Front of House teams.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing, and labor controls.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Sous Chef

Leadership

Banquet experience

Food safety

Quality & presentation

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

The Argyle, a distinguished private dining club in San Antonio, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This hands-on role works with the Executive Chef to manage daily kitchen operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences across club dining and private events.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard environment, leads by example, and excels at developing a talented kitchen team while ensuring top-quality food, presentation, and safety