Sous Chef - Lead a Dynamic Mediterranean Kitchen

Lettuce Escape; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

BCBS Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants in Austin is hiring a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience. The role leads BOH shifts, oversees cooking and prep, and collaborates with management to maintain recipe books and menu quality.

The position requires strong leadership to guide kitchen staff, adapt to varied shifts, and travel to multiple sites as needed. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Run BOH shifts and ensure efficient kitchen operations, including food prep and cooking, and supervise all BOH teams.
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and perform line, temp and cooler checks.
• Maintain recipe books with GM/chefs and ensure quality across menu items.
• Conduct regular line checks to ensure consistency and quality.
• Purchase and order food products and supplies daily.
• Assist with tracking and controlling food costs.
• Ensure clear communication between FOH and BOH on production and timing.
• Interview, hire, onboard, train, and develop BOH staff with management team.

Skills

Sous chef experience

Leadership

Job description

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants in Austin is hiring a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience. The role leads BOH shifts, oversees cooking and prep, and collaborates with management to maintain recipe books and menu quality.

The position requires strong leadership to guide kitchen staff, adapt to varied shifts, and travel to multiple sites as needed. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.