Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Growth & Flexible Schedule

Culinary Khancepts; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedules

Growth Opportunities

Discounts (pharmacy & restaurant)

Job summary

Culinary Khancepts is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef, coordinate service, oversee prep, and lead shifts in the absence of the Executive Chef. You will uphold recipes, portion controls, plating standards, and ensure smooth kitchen operations.

This role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and staff training. You will drive efficiency, maintain quality, monitor ticket times, and help achieve company health standards across multiple concepts.

Qualifications

• 2 years in a Sous Chef or similar kitchen leadership role.
• Valid Food Handler Certification and TABC Certification required.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, waste reduction, and basic food and labor cost controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead line cooks and prep teams, provide hands‑on training, and support daily kitchen execution.
• Demonstrated proficiency with kitchen management and operational systems, including inventory platforms, scheduling tools, and standard business applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations by coordinating service execution, prep production, and staffing to ensure smooth, efficient shifts. Step in to lead all kitchen operations during the Executive Chef’s absence
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation of all menu items by enforcing recipes, portion control, and plating standards
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance by monitoring proper food handling, cleanliness, and kitchen procedures
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food storage to maintain accurate pars, control waste, and ensure product freshness
• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff through hands‑on coaching, clear expectations, and consistent accountability
• Enforce an organized, efficient kitchen that meets company and health department standards
• Monitor food quality, ticket times, and service flow during peak periods

Skills

Sous Chef leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Inventory management

Staff training

Recipe compliance

Education

Food Handler Certification

TABC Certification

Tools

Inventory systems

Scheduling software

Cost controls

Job description

Culinary Khancepts is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef, coordinate service, oversee prep, and lead shifts in the absence of the Executive Chef. You will uphold recipes, portion controls, plating standards, and ensure smooth kitchen operations.

This role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and staff training. You will drive efficiency, maintain quality, monitor ticket times, and help achieve company health standards across multiple concepts.