Sous Chef - Amaya | Austin, TX

LV Collective; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LV Collective in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our kitchen and partner with our General Manager and Culinary Director. This role focuses on mentorship, hands-on leadership, and delivering exceptional hospitality with precision and creativity.

You will oversee prep, cooking, and service, ensure food safety, manage inventories and costs, and help shape menus to maintain consistency across all dishes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and restaurant operations.
• Creative leadership with ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen team members, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Collaborate with Culinary Director to develop menus and maintain consistency across dishes.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen workflow for efficient service.
• Manage inventory, food costs, and kitchen supplies.
• Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Maintain health and safety standards and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support service during peak hours and troubleshoot kitchen challenges.

Job description

Lead Our Kitchen as an Experienced Sous Chef in Austin

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Sous Chef and take the helm of our kitchen operations! We're seeking an experienced and passionate culinary leader to work alongside our General Manager and Culinary Director. This is your opportunity to showcase your leadership skills, mentor kitchen staff, and help execute our culinary vision with precision and creativity.

• Lead and supervise kitchen team members, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation
• Collaborate with the Culinary Director to develop menus and maintain consistency across all dishes
• Oversee food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen workflow to ensure efficient service
• Manage inventory, food costs, and kitchen supplies
• Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff
• Maintain health and safety standards and ensure compliance with food handling regulations
• Support service during peak hours and troubleshoot any kitchen challenges

If you're an organized, creative chef with proven leadership experience and a passion for hospitality, we want to hear from you! We look forward to meeting you!

Amaya - 80 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701