Sous Chef

True Food Kitchen; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Health and Wellness Benefits

FSA options for child care

Pet Insurance

Gym membership discount

401K with matching

Dining discounts

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Austin, TX is seeking a chef leader to oversee line operations, ensure food quality, and support EcoSure compliance.

You will hire and mentor back-of-house staff, manage schedules and payroll, and partner with leadership to optimize food costs, labor, and inventory while maintaining high service standards during busy periods.

Join a team committed to purposeful dining and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Two+ years as a chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Basic knowledge of managing financial aspects of the business.
• Ability to lead, coach, and drive culinary excellence.
• Strong collaboration with BOH and FOH teams.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the line; conduct line checks and facility walks with documentation.
• Manage high-volume service from expo to line to maintain quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with BOH/FOH; support EcoSure inspections and compliance.
• Hire, train, and develop back-of-house staff; schedule and report payroll hours.
• Partner with operations to manage P&L, food cost, labor, and inventory.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with FOH to uphold brand guidelines.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Attention to detail

Stress management

Team coaching

Food cost awareness

Job description

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world.

THIS IS NOT JUST A JOB - IT'S A CHANCE TO FIND YOUR TRUE PURPOSE

We’re a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Opens and closes the line, performs precise line checks and facility walks, EcoSure with proper documentation to adhere to company standards and addresses any deficiencies.
• Runs high volume service periods from the expo or wheel position to ensure food quality and presentation is up to TFK standards.
• Performs with BOH and FOH team, precise line checks and facility walks with proper follow up and documentation and participates with all EcoSure & Health inspections, ensuring a safe production environment.
• Responsible for the hiring and development of back of house employees; managing their schedules and reporting payroll hours in compliance to company standards and state laws.
• Partners with EC on managing the P&L to assist in maximizing the profts through food cost management, labor, inventory control and performance of the restaurant.
• Consistent open communication with FOH team to ensure adherence of TFK guidelines.

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• Has a strong passion for culinary excellence, and you are exceptionally detailed.
• Are resilient in stressful situations and always able to handle last minute requests.
• For more than 2 years, as a chef, you’ve been a key ingredient in the success of a full service, high-volume restaurant.
• Has basic knowledge and understanding of financial aspects of business operations.
• Are caring, self-motivated and exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• Competitive Compensation Package with quarterly bonus
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye & more)
• FSA options for child care assistance
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Gym membership discount
• Pre-paid legal support
• 401K and TRUE Matching
• Dining discounts and family meals
• Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot

We believe strongly in creating supportive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

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