Sous Chef - Lead Mediterranean Kitchen & Growth

careers-leye; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ema, part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, is a Mediterranean concept in Austin seeking a Sous Chef with 2 years of experience. You will lead BOH operations, supervise cooks, and ensure high-quality food prep across shifts in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, PTO, and comprehensive health insurance. Join a team focused on local produce, fresh flavors, and culinary growth opportunities within 130+ locations.

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 effective and efficient BOH operations including food prep and cooking.
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift.
• Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books.
• Perform regular line checks to ensure quality of all menu items.
• Purchase and order food products and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order.
• Assist with tracking and controlling food cost.
• Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues between FOH and BOH.
• Hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees as needed.

Skills

Sous chef experience

Team leadership

Kitchen operations

Job description

Ema, part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, is a Mediterranean concept in Austin seeking a Sous Chef with 2 years of experience. You will lead BOH operations, supervise cooks, and ensure high-quality food prep across shifts in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, PTO, and comprehensive health insurance. Join a team focused on local produce, fresh flavors, and culinary growth opportunities within 130+ locations.