Senior Sous Chef: Lead Team, Elevate Craft & Service

Goode Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Payroll

401(k) with Company Match

Company-Subsidized Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision & Supplemental Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Dining Discounts

Career Growth & Development Opportuni

Job summary

Levi Goode Brands seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to partner with the Chef de Cuisine, lead daily kitchen operations, and uphold the restaurant’s Texas-inspired standards. You’ll mentor cooks, manage line checks, and ensure consistent quality while maintaining a calm, guest-focused hospitality environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and a strong sense of pride in craft, with varied shifts and opportunities for growth within a respected Houston dining group.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service environment.
• Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager level leadership experience preferred.
• Certifications in Food Safety and allergen handling are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, production, line readiness and service execution.
• Partner with Chef de Cuisine to translate menus and standards into consistent daily execution.
• Coach and develop cooks and prep staff; support hiring, onboarding and performance conversations.
• Maintain recipes, portions, presentation, timing and quality across shifts.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, allergen control, and compliance during service.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team coaching

Service execution

Cost controls

Communication

Job description

Levi Goode Brands seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to partner with the Chef de Cuisine, lead daily kitchen operations, and uphold the restaurant’s Texas-inspired standards. You’ll mentor cooks, manage line checks, and ensure consistent quality while maintaining a calm, guest-focused hospitality environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and a strong sense of pride in craft, with varied shifts and opportunities for growth within a respected Houston dining group.