Sous Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Benefits package

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a high-volume, upscale restaurant in The Woodlands, TX. This hands-on culinary leader thrives in a scratch-kitchen and takes pride in exceptional food quality while developing a strong kitchen team.

The ideal candidate has background in polished, upscale dining, proven success in busy operations, and the ability to train staff, manage costs, and maintain sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Recent Sous Chef experience in upscale casual, polished, or fine dining.
• Proven success in high-volume restaurant operations.
• Hands-on leadership in a busy service environment.
• Strong cost control, inventory, ordering and waste management.
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop culinary teams.
• Stable work history with progressive responsibilities.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, including prep, line execution, and high-volume service.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and sanitation.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, inventory, product pars, and waste control.
• Support food and labor cost management, scheduling, and kitchen profitability.
• Maintain operational standards and resolve challenges during busy service periods.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen environment.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

High-volume operations

Food cost & labor management

Staff training & development

Communication

Problem solving

Quality & sanitation

Education

Culinary degree or formal culinary training

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join a high-volume, upscale restaurant in The Woodlands, TX. This is an opportunity for a hands‑on culinary leader who thrives in a scratch‑kitchen environment, takes pride in exceptional food quality, and enjoys developing strong kitchen teams.

The ideal candidate brings a background in polished, upscale dining, strong operational knowledge, and the ambition to continue growing within a professional restaurant organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, including prep, line execution, and high-volume service.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and sanitation.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, inventory, product pars, and waste control.
• Support food and labor cost management, scheduling, and kitchen profitability.
• Maintain operational standards and resolve challenges during busy service periods.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and front‑of‑house leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Recent Sous Chef experience in upscale casual, polished, or fine dining.
• Proven success in high-volume restaurant operations.
• Strong background in scratch‑made culinary execution.
• Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to manage busy services effectively.
• Solid understanding of food costs, labor management, inventory, ordering, and waste control.
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop culinary teams.
• Stable work history with progressive responsibilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to participate in an out‑of‑market training program. C
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training is a pl

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive, team‑focused working environment.

Apply Today

If you're a motivated Sous Chef who enjoys leading from the line, developing people, and delivering exceptional culinary experiences, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.