Sous Chef

Aroma; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance Discounts

BenefitsHub Discounts

Family meal provided

Job summary

Bastion Hospitality LLC in Houston, TX is seeking The Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen execution and support the Chef de Cuisine in upholding culinary standards and discipline. The role requires hands-on leadership during service, strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, and the ability to manage people, product, and pace in a high‑volume kitchen while maintaining quality and consistency.

You will train, mentor staff, oversee inventory and compliance with health and safety standards, and collaborate

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a professional kitchen, preferably Italian focused or pizzeria dining.
• Strong culinary foundation with deep knowledge of Italian cuisine and techniques.
• Proven leadership to guide teams calmly during service.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and collaboration across kitchen leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen.
• Flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations including prep, production, and service execution.
• Act as on-line leadership during service, maintaining control and communication in high-volume periods.
• Support menu planning, recipe execution, and seasonal specials rooted in Italian tradition.
• Train, mentor, and hold staff accountable to technique and standards.
• Oversee inventory, storage, and cost discipline to minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Leadership

Kitchen management

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

High-volume environment

Education

Professional kitchen experience

Tools

HACCP

Job description

TheSousChefisresponsibleforleadingdailykitchenexecution while supporting the Chef de Cuisine in maintaining culinary standards, operational discipline, and team development. This role requires strong command of italian cuisine, hands‑on leadershipduringservice,andtheabilitytomanagepeople,product,andpaceinahigh‑expectation kitchen.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchenoperations including prep, production, andservice execution, ensuring consistency, quality, and timing.
• Act as the primary point of leadership on the line during service, maintaining control, focus, and communication in high-volume periods.
• Support the Chef de Cuisine with menu planning, recipe execution, and seasonal specials rooted in italian tradition.
• Train, mentor, and hold kitchen staff accountable to technique, standards, and professionalism.
• Oversee ordering, inventory awareness, and proper storage to maintain product quality, cost discipline, and minimal waste.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Drive efficiency and productivity across the kitchen by organizing prep, staffing, and station flow.
• Support scheduling, prep planning, and daily task assignment as directed by culinary leadership.
• Uphold Le Jardinier culinary standards, discipline, and professionalism at all times.
• Support opening and closing kitchen procedures as assigned.

Your Qualifications:

• 3+yearsofexperienceinaprofessionalkitchenenvironment,preferablyItalian focused or pizzeria dining.
• Strongculinaryfoundationwithdeepknowledgeofitaliancuisineandcooking techniques.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead teams calmly and effectively during service.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across kitchen leadership roles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Genuine passion for Italian cuisine, leadership, and culinary excellence.

WhatWeOffer:

• ComprehensiveMedical,Dental,andVisionInsurance
• Pre-TaxCommuterBenefits
• EmployeeAssistanceProgram
• PetInsuranceDiscounts
• BenefitsHubDiscounts
• FamilyMealProvided

BastionHospitalityLLCisanEqualOpportunityEmployer.Incompliancewiththe AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,BastionHospitalityLLCwillprovidereasonable

accommodationstoqualifiedindividualswithdisabilitiesandencouragesbothprospective andcurrent employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Employeesmustmaintaintheconfidentialityofallcompanyandcustomerinformationand must not discuss such matters outside of Bastion Hospitality LLC. Tact and discretion must be used in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a positive image of Bastion Hospitality LLC.

Compensation: To be discussed