Seafood-Savvy Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Mentorship

MML Hospitality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

MML property discounts

Beverage education reimbursement

Job summary

Clark’s Menlo Park, part of MML Hospitality, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, leading a high-volume seafood-focused team and maintaining elevated food quality.

You will mentor staff, manage costs, ensure consistent plating and workflow, and uphold safety standards while contributing to seasonal menu development and a positive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Involves progressive culinary experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in a high-quality, high-volume kitchen with seafood focus.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, inventory, and costs.
• Ability to coach staff and provide constructive feedback.
• Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate the culinary team during preparation and service.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and portioning.
• Ensure recipes and plating standards are followed.
• Assist with scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Participate in interviewing and onboarding culinary team members.
• Support ordering, inventory, food-cost controls, and waste reduction.
• Maintain proper staffing and production levels based on needs.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, labeling, and rotation of products.
• Work with Exec Chef on menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and compliance with health regs.
• Support private events and special programming.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, and learning.

Skills

Leadership

Seafood preparation

Kitchen operations

Food cost control

Team mentoring

Communication

Time management

Job description

Clark’s Menlo Park, part of MML Hospitality, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, leading a high-volume seafood-focused team and maintaining elevated food quality.

You will mentor staff, manage costs, ensure consistent plating and workflow, and uphold safety standards while contributing to seasonal menu development and a positive kitchen culture.