Sous Chef

Scratch Restaurants Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

Job summary

Scratch Restaurants Group in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Sous Chef to help run a Michelin-starred caliber restaurant. This leadership position reports directly to the Chef de Cuisine, requiring strong supervisory skills and a passion for outstanding culinary experiences.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in professional and hospitality-driven environments, along with a certification in food protection. Responsibilities include managing service in the absence of the Chef, engaging with guests, and supporting all team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a professional and hospitality-driven restaurant.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Manage service in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine.
• Lead by example for continuous improvement.
• Engage with guests and enhance their experience.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Tasting menu experience

Ability to problem-solve

Leadership skills

Education

Certified in food protection procedures

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Wellness resources

Position Overview

Sous Chef to help run a Michelin‑starred caliber restaurant. This leadership position reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience (required)
• Tasting menu experience with a minimum 5 courses
• Previous Sous Chef (or comparable leadership role) experience in a restaurant environment
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a professional and hospitality‑driven restaurant
• Certified in all safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• English language, professional communications, math, and computer skills are required
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well‑groomed professional appearance
• Ability to problem‑solve in real time
• Ability to lead a team with little to no guidance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Create a communicative, professional, and respectful relationship with the CDC, General Managers, Regional Managers, Directors, Ownership, and the team
• Ensure that all products are received in the correct unit count and condition, and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures
• Manage service in the absence of the CDC
• Lead by example to ensure that the team is continually striving to be better, yourself included
• Engage with guests; start and end the guest experience through opening and closing statements
• Working service daily is required
• Provide support to all team members and fill in wherever is necessary
• Possess a qualifying certificate in Food Protection from the local Department of Health that has jurisdiction over the employing property
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings in the absence of the CDC and bring suggestions for improvement
• Assist with inventory and purchasing responsibilities on a daily and monthly basis
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner, such as uploading invoices and sending End of Day communications in the absence of the CDC
• Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed in a timely manner

Travel

Travel may be expected for this position.