Luxury Hotel Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Signature Dishes

Transwestern; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Granduca Houston, a luxury boutique hotel and a Transwestern Hospitality Group property, seeks a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and craft exceptional dining experiences for discerning guests. You will work with the Executive Chef, develop signature dishes, and ensure flawless service in a refined setting.

Responsibilities include inventory control, HACCP compliance, and maintaining elegant plating and high standards while mentoring staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education includes high school diploma or GED; culinary certification/degree preferred.
• 2–3 years in hotel, country club, or fine dining; supervisory experience preferred.
• Food Manager Certification and HACCP knowledge required; POS systems familiarity.
• Strong kitchen operations knowledge and ability to maintain safety standards.
• Ability to adjust recipes while preserving quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes per hotel standards and guest preferences.
• Stay current on culinary trends, seasonal ingredients, and presentation.
• Ensure elegant plating and garnishing across stations.
• Develop signature dishes with the Executive Chef and seasonal specials.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and rotate stock to minimize waste.
• Oversee food prep and consistency of taste, texture, and presentation.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff on techniques and safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen at all times.
• Comply with health, safety, and sanitation regulations (HACCP).
• Collaborate with front-of-house for smooth kitchen-to-dining flow.
• Attend pre-service briefings; perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold hotel sustainability initiatives in daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Teamwork

Food safety

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary school certification or associate degree

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management systems

Food Manager Certification

Job description

Hotel Granduca Houston, a luxury boutique hotel and a Transwestern Hospitality Group property, seeks a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and craft exceptional dining experiences for discerning guests. You will work with the Executive Chef, develop signature dishes, and ensure flawless service in a refined setting.

Responsibilities include inventory control, HACCP compliance, and maintaining elegant plating and high standards while mentoring staff in a fast-paced environment.