Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Craft, and Mentor Team

Goodfolks; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodfolks in Austin, TX is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for a full-time, on-site role. You will support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, including prep, cooking, plating, and maintaining food quality and consistency, while supervising kitchen staff and coordinating station workflow.

You’ll monitor inventory, costs, and waste, uphold food safety standards, and train team members on recipes and techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen staff in a high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to manage station workflow and inventory.
• Excellent communication with FOH and BOH teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, prep, cooking, and plating while ensuring quality.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff, coordinate station workflow.
• Monitor inventory, food costs, and waste control; maintain cleanliness.
• Train team on recipes and techniques and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking techniques

Plating and presentation

Time management under pressure

Education

Culinary education or formal training (preferred)

Job description

Goodfolks in Austin, TX is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for a full-time, on-site role. You will support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, including prep, cooking, plating, and maintaining food quality and consistency, while supervising kitchen staff and coordinating station workflow.

You’ll monitor inventory, costs, and waste, uphold food safety standards, and train team members on recipes and techniques.