Senior Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen and Wine Pairings

Sixty Vines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek potential

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health insurance after 60 days

Wine-country trips

Mental health support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sixty Vines is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations alongside the Executive Chef. You will lead shifts, mentor Team Members and uphold our standards for quality, safety and presentation.

Applicants should have 2+ years in a similar leadership role, a track record in high-volume kitchens, and a culinary degree or professional training is a plus. The role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative, wine-forward culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership in a high-volume setting.
• Scratch-kitchen experience strongly preferred.
• Culinary arts degree or professional training a plus.
• Experience leading, training and supervising hourly team members.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment and best practices.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, purchasing and food-cost controls.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Food handler and any required food-safety certifications.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Maintain hands-on presence during prep and service.
• Ensure recipes, portions and presentation meet standards.
• Monitor food quality, ticket times and kitchen readiness.
• Maintain high food quality while actively managing waste.
• Support new menu items, seasonal offerings and wine experiences.
• Hire, onboard, train and develop culinary Team Members.
• Coordinate team to achieve shift goals and communicate with front-of-house.
• Schedule staff, manage inventory and work with approved vendors.
• Monitor portioning, waste and food-cost controls.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety

Sustainability

Food cost control

Stamina

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Sixty Vines is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations alongside the Executive Chef. You will lead shifts, mentor Team Members and uphold our standards for quality, safety and presentation.

Applicants should have 2+ years in a similar leadership role, a track record in high-volume kitchens, and a culinary degree or professional training is a plus. The role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative, wine-forward culture.