Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Leader & Team Builder

Hawkers, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal benefits

Paid time off

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Opportunity for advancement

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Hawkers, LLC is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in all kitchen operations, culinary execution, and team development. You will help manage food and labor costs, ensure quality, and drive efficiency on a fast-paced line.

You will lead BOH staff, mentor junior cooks, and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards while maintaining a positive, harassment-free work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in kitchen leadership in a high-volume setting.
• Culinary degree or equivalent training preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles.
• Must have or obtain Food Handler's Certification within 30 days.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, labor cost, and waste management.
• Proven ability to lead and coach a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication and feedback skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Open availability including nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Hawkers food quality standards and plate presentation on every shift.
• Assist in procurement, production, inventory, and service oversight.
• Provide feedback to the team to ensure quality during production.
• Conduct daily line and sanitation checks before service.
• Lead pre-service meetings to align on specials and targets.
• Cover Executive Chef when needed and ensure timely service.
• Ensure target ticket times without sacrificing quality.
• Develop and lead BOH team with coaching and performance reviews.
• Support cost targets through waste control and scheduling.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

HACCP

Cost management

Team development

Communication

Training

Open availability

English literacy

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Food Handler's Certification

Tools

Kitchen management software

Inventory systems

Job description

Hawkers, LLC is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in all kitchen operations, culinary execution, and team development. You will help manage food and labor costs, ensure quality, and drive efficiency on a fast-paced line.

You will lead BOH staff, mentor junior cooks, and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards while maintaining a positive, harassment-free work environment.