Sous Chef

Monarch Restaurants; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable restaurant hospitality group in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Kitchen Leader to oversee food quality and manage kitchen staff. This role requires strong leadership skills and at least two years of experience in a high-volume kitchen. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the Executive Chef, manage daily operations, and maintain a safe work environment. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is essential. Join a team dedicated to exceptional guest experiences and culinary innovation.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience in a kitchen leadership position.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Strong dedication to food, beverage, and hospitality.
• Commitment to hospitality, food quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the line and ensure exceptional food execution.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on food and labor costs.
• Schedule and manage staff to build a strong kitchen team.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Exec Sous Chef on food and labor costs.
• Oversee daily purchasing, prep production, and inventory reporting.
• Lead staff scheduling and training to build a strong kitchen team.
• Recruit hourly staff and ensure proper onboarding and performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to communicate well

Experience in high-volume kitchen

Passion for food and hospitality

Fresh, innovative food

Job description

Maple Hospitality Group Team Principles

Generous on All Levels: We greet with gifts, expedite surprises, and deliver what guests don’t know they need from the moment they arrive. Generosity is at our core, and we ensure that the value received will far exceed expectations.

We Make Moments: We don’t miss an opportunity to make a memory worth returning for–whether it's a birthday, anniversary, promotion or simply finding the perfect excuse to grab a drink and go big, we’re going to take you over the top with the unexpected around every corner.

Made with Love: Every element of our restaurants has been painstakingly crafted from top to bottom with love. Our dishes tell stories, and our team is passionately obsessed with creating a custom experience prepared specifically for you.

We are Singular: We turn the traditional notion of fine dining on its ear. Our experience can be imitated, but never duplicated. We pride ourselves on being playful, but with seamless service, impeccable design and flawless food to create a sincere brand of hospitality that is uniquely ours, and second to none.

Evolving with Intention: We’re ready to make our mark in a major way, but with the most deliberate of intentions. Like the dishes making their way out of our kitchen to your table, our recipe for success is created by carefully preparing every detail for each project we take on, from conception to completion.

What You Will Do

• Accomplish company goals by owning assigned tasks and exploring opportunities to add value to the position
• Oversee the line and ensure the execution of exceptional food in a timely manner
• Responsible for daily line checks to continually drive consistency in recipe standard
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Exec Sous Chef to maintain corporate-mandated food and labor costs
• Oversee and participate in daily food purchasing and prep production
• Maintain proper inventory practices and reporting
• Create menu specials, as requested by the Executive Chef
• Schedule and manage staff to build a strong kitchen and dish team
• Recruit exceptional hourly staff members and ensure they’re properly trained to execute their job duties
• Actively prepare for and participate in manager meetings
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing sanitation standards, complying with health and legal regulations and maintaining security systems
• Communicate effectively and genuinely with staff members, guests and all departments
• Maintain a friendly, caring and professional demeanor at all times in a fast-paced environment
• Respond quickly to guest and staff complaints and requests in a friendly and professional manner
• Report to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on operational wins, losses and areas in need of improvement
• Focus on hospitality goals and continue to drive generosity within the operation

What You Need To Bring To The Table

• 2 or more years of experience in a kitchen leadership position
• Leadership skills to manage a team
• Ability to collaborate with and communicate well with the Executive Chef
• Extensive experience creating fresh, innovative food
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Must be a good listener and open for change anytime
• Previous experience in a high-volume kitchen preferred
• Strong passion and dedication to food, beverage, and hospitality

Maple Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting an inclusive culture. Maple Hospitality Group does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.