Sous Chef

The h.wood Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible time off

Insurance after 60 days

Job summary

The h.wood Group is seeking an energetic kitchen professional to work alongside the head chef in a fast-paced, fine-dining setting in Dallas. This role involves managing daily kitchen activities, guiding staff, and ensuring exceptional meal quality and consistency by following established recipes.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in fine dining leadership, strong communication, and the ability to handle long hours in hot environments.

Qualifications

• High school or GED equivalent required; formal culinary training or associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads kitchen team in head chef's absence.
• Guides junior kitchen staff in line cooking, preparation, and plating.
• Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients.
• Maintains FIFO food rotation and proper dating for quality assurance.
• Keeps cooking stations stocked especially during peak hours.
• Hires and trains new kitchen staff to standards.
• Manages food ordering and budgeting; records to reduce waste.
• Supervises preparation and presentation to meet standards.
• Collaborates with head chef on menu development and training.
• Coordinates with management on supply ordering and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Staff training

Budgeting

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ABOUT US:

The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based lifestyle and hospitality company with establishments and events across the United States and Europe. We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world's best restaurants, nightlife, and events.

ROLE SUMMARY

Works alongside head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes. We are looking for an energetic professional who doesn't mind wearing multiple hats. Well organized, flexible, and enjoy the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Leads kitchen team in chef's absence


• Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating


• Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients


• Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance


• Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours


• Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards


• Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns


• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards


• Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities


• Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed


• Assists head chef with menu creation


• Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school or GED equivalent required, formal culinary training or associate degree in culinary arts preferred


• Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred


• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.


• Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions


• Must have experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet the business needs

JOB DETAILS AND BENEFITS:

• Full-time, exempt position


• Flexible, routine-time off


• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance with company contribution offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment