Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchens to Culinary Excellence

True Food Kitchen; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K and TRUE Matching

Dining discounts and family meals

Gym membership discount

Pre-paid legal support

Perkspot discounts

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Austin seeks a passionate Chef to lead back-of-house operations with a focus on culinary excellence and staff development. You will oversee line checks, ensure high-quality food presentation, and collaborate on daily financials to optimize costs and profits.

The role requires leadership, resilience under pressure, and a commitment to creating a supportive team environment. Competitive benefits and meal discounts accompany a strong, chef-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Has 2+ years as a chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Basic knowledge of financial aspects of business operations.
• Caring, self-motivated and capable of leading, coaching, and driving excellence.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes the line, performs precise line checks and facility walks, EcoSure documentation to company standards.
• Runs high-volume service periods from the expo or wheel position to ensure food quality and presentation up to standards.
• Performs with BOH and FOH, conducts line checks with follow-up and documentation; participates in EcoSure & Health inspections.
• Responsible for hiring and development of back-of-house staff; manages schedules and payroll hours per laws.
• Partners with EC on managing P&L to maximize profits via food cost, labor, inventory, and performance.
• Maintains open communication with FOH to ensure adherence to guidelines.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Resilience under pressure

Job description

True Food Kitchen in Austin seeks a passionate Chef to lead back-of-house operations with a focus on culinary excellence and staff development. You will oversee line checks, ensure high-quality food presentation, and collaborate on daily financials to optimize costs and profits.

The role requires leadership, resilience under pressure, and a commitment to creating a supportive team environment. Competitive benefits and meal discounts accompany a strong, chef-driven culture.