Sous Chef & Kitchen Leader - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Local Public Eatery; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Medical reimbursement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Discounted meals

Referral bonus

Fun culture

Community and growth opportunities

Mentorship in business management

Seat at the table in growing brand

Continuous learning

Menu innovation

Job summary

LOCAL Public Eatery is hiring a Sous Chef to lead and mentor a dynamic kitchen team, delivering exceptional guest experiences and community value. You will influence the direction of the business and ensure high standards across prep, cooking, and safety while growing your leadership skills.

You will manage budgets and food costs, recruit and train staff, and uphold LOCAL Public Eatery standards in a lively, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years culinary experience; high potential considered with less experience
• Team leadership – you are a natural born leader in any crowd
• Bring out the best and connect with others to build your team; teamwork is key to success
• Interest in honing your culinary and sales building skills
• You continuously seek opportunities to grow and learn
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler permits
• Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods; lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Exude professionalism, friendliness and fun towards guests and partners alike
• Support your team in the preparation of all ingredients and food products to fulfill prep lists, par levels, and recipe standards
• Utilize various preparation and cooking methods to ensure quick, precise creation of menu items
• Maintain prep and cooking areas in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner
• Ensure clean, organized refrigerators, ovens, and storage areas
• Train partners on safe usage of kitchen equipment and cleaning compounds
• Fulfill recruitment needs and select and retain your team
• Support training and development of technical knowledge and execution of LOCAL Public Eatery standards
• Communicate daily focus and feedback to partners
• Manage in-store budgets, food costs, and labor
• Coach the kitchen team to deliver memorable experiences for guests
• Follow all food service and handling safety procedures

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Customer focus

Job description

LOCAL Public Eatery is hiring a Sous Chef to lead and mentor a dynamic kitchen team, delivering exceptional guest experiences and community value. You will influence the direction of the business and ensure high standards across prep, cooking, and safety while growing your leadership skills.

You will manage budgets and food costs, recruit and train staff, and uphold LOCAL Public Eatery standards in a lively, community-focused environment.