Sous Chef

Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square is seeking a skilled Kitchen Leader to direct and supervise the efficient operation of food production areas, ensuring quality, safety, and cost controls while collaborating with Executive Chef and other departments.

You will oversee menu creation, staff scheduling, and training to deliver exceptional hospitality and support internal dining and event catering needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in Hotel F&B or related service industry; or a Culinary Degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in high-volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting growth and teamwork; strong customer service.
• Stay current on culinary trends and actively develop your culinary skills.
• Creative with strong service skills and ability to energize a diverse culinary team.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise efficient operation of food production areas with the Executive Chef.
• Assist in scheduling and training cooks; ensure proper mise en place and standards.
• Monitor quality, cleanliness, safety, and cost controls across kitchens.
• Oversee menu creation for staff restaurant and internal dining.
• Coordinate with other departments and sales for event catering and client services.
• Promote teamwork and participate in departmental and hotel meetings.

Skills

F&B experience

Culinary degree

Leadership

Menu planning

High-volume catering

Customer service

Culinary trends

Creativity

Computer literacy

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square is proud to be recognized as one of Hilton’s premier properties in North America, consistently ranking in the top 10% for guest service and overall cleanliness. As a prestigious Connie Award-winning hotel, we feature 248 beautifully appointed guest rooms and more than 28,000 square feet of flexible meeting space overlooking the vibrant Southlake Town Square.

At Hilton Southlake, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with an exceptional team. That’s why we foster a workplace culture built on recognition, connection, and shared success. Team members enjoy valuable perks including employee discounts at Hilton Hotels & Resorts, complimentary daily meals for AM and PM shifts, quarterly team celebrations, and a supportive environment where every contribution matters.

Team Member Experience at Hilton Southlake

Complimentary MealsAll AM and PM shift team members enjoy free, freshly prepared lunches daily—because delivering great service begins with feeling valued and cared for.

Quarterly Team RalliesEach quarter, our team comes together to celebrate achievements, share updates, and build momentum through engaging rally‑style events that strengthen collaboration and team spirit.

Employee RecognitionWe proudly recognize outstanding performance through awards, shout‑outs, and recognition programs that celebrate team members who consistently go above and beyond. Your hard work is seen, appreciated, and rewarded.

Monthly Family BreakfastsOnce a month, we gather for a welcoming family‑style breakfast that gives our team an opportunity to connect, recharge, and enjoy hospitality from the other side of the experience—Hilton style.

Join Hilton Southlake and become part of a team that takes pride in delivering excellence while creating a positive, rewarding experience for every team member.

JOB SUMMARY

Direct and supervise the efficient operation of food production areas. In conjunction with Executive Chef is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items, based on standardized recipes while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. Also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen, work and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Be incredibly friendly, customer centric, love to smile and have FUN in a team environment.
• Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a "hands on" approach.
• Monitors food outlets, buffets, stations and food displays for creativity, quality, cleanliness and food safety.
• Assures timely set up, schedules well trained cooks in all areas in proper uniform.
• Assists the Outlet‑Restaurant Manager and the Banquet Manager in their daily and weekly duties as needed.
• Assists the food and beverage services for conventions and group activities at the hotel and coordinates with other hotel‑level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
• Works frequently with subordinates in the Food and Beverage Department to ensure all aspects of business are running smoothly and on schedules to improve existing practices and services both in the front of the house and the back of the house.
• Assist in the achievement of departmental objectives and goals.
• Works within monthly set food cost budget, adjust food requisitions and controls waste.
• Oversee the menu creation of our staff restaurant to ensure the highest quality of product for our internal customers;
• Promote teamwork within the Kitchen department and maintain strong working relationships with all supporting departments;
• Participate in media and community opportunities to showcase food and beverage products and promote the hotel.
• Ensure all municipal and state laws regarding hygiene and security are respected, as well as ensuring that colleagues adhere to all health and safety requirements;
• Personally respond to food‑related feedback and ensure proper processes and reports are produced
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order and is properly maintained;
• Actively participates in the hotel's Department Head and Food & Beverage meetings, holds regular departmental communication meetings and supports participation of colleagues in the various hotel committees

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• • Have three or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry; or a Culinary Degree with 2 or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry. Creates and plans all meals and menus for the restaurant/s, outlet/s and catered events.
  • Experienced in high volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining
  • Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting an environment of colleague growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork and exceptional customer service;
  • Current on all culinary trends and active in the furthering of his/her own culinary development
  • Extremely creative with strong service skills and demonstrated ability to energize a diverse team of culinary professionals;
  • Computer literate;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight-plus hour shift.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking,
• Frequent talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Source: Driftwood Hospitality