Sous Chef

Makeready; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodating PTO/PTO exchange

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

Company-matched dependent care & 401k

Student loan repayment program

Wide range of additional ancillary ben

Job summary

Makeready's The Greenleigh River Oaks in Houston seeks a Sous Chef to support the Chef de Cuisine, lead daily operations, and ensure every dish reflects quality and care.

This role blends culinary talent with operational leadership; you will assist in menu execution, mentor the team, and maintain a kitchen culture rooted in professionalism and pride.

Join Makeready and enjoy a collaborative, high-end kitchen environment with comprehensive benefits and a focus on teamwork in a vibrant setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef in upscale dining or hotel required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and presentation standards.
• Mentor and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu planning and daily kitchen operations.
• Lead shifts in absence of Chef de Cuisine.
• Maintain quality and consistency of dishes.
• Mentor and train kitchen staff on techniques.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation.
• Oversee inventory and supply orders.
• Uphold brand standards and presentation.
• Collaborate with culinary team on new recipes.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Pressure handling

Team mentoring

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

Th e Greenleigh River Oaks - Opening Fall 2026

In a world where natural beauty meets big-city sensibilities, The Greenleigh invites sophisticated travelers and locals to escape to an urban oasis flavored by unexpected creativity. With a coveted location neighboring the charms of River Oaks, and the culture of Uptown's energy, The Greenleigh is the one place that truly celebrates, and elevates, the unexpected nature of Houston.

At The Greenleigh, culinary excellence is built on precision, creativity, and teamwork. The Sous Chef serves as the second-in-command in the kitchen, supporting the Chef de Cuisine in leading daily operations while ensuring every dish reflects quality, consistency, and care.

This role blends culinary talent with operational leadership — assisting in menu execution, mentoring the team, and maintaining a kitchen culture rooted in professionalism and pride.

Requested Tasks

• Assist in menu planning, execution, and daily management of kitchen staf


• Collaborate on the development and testing of new recipes to ensure creativity and consistenc


• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and food is delivered on time and to standar


• Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisin


• Monitor food preparation and presentation to maintain quality and brand standar


• Address and resolve operational challenges quickly and effectively


• Train and mentor kitchen team members on culinary techniques, food safety, and presentatio


• Support inventory management and ordering to maintain appropriate stock level


• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety within the kitchen

Requested Capabilities

• Prior experience as a Sous Chef in an upscale dining or hotel environment highly preferred


• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations


• Proven leadership and communication skills


• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities


• Detail-oriented with a patient, steady leadership style


• Keen eye for cleanliness, efficiency, and presentation


• Ability to stand, walk, and work with kitchen tools and equipment for extended periods

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits.

• Accommodating PTO/PTO exchange


• Medical/dental/vision benefits


• Maternity/paternity leave


• Pet insurance


• Company-matched dependent care & 401k


• Student loan repayment program


• Wide range of additional ancillary benefits

The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where can be a successful team member as their true independent self.

We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.