Sous Chef — Lead Scratch Kitchen & Wine Pairings

SIXTY VINES WOODLANDS, LLC; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential 4-day workweek

17 days PTO

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision after 60d

Wine-country trips

Mental health services

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Sixty Vines in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the daily leadership of our culinary operations. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead shifts, develop Team Members, and uphold standards for quality, consistency, safety and presentation.

We offer a competitive salary, potential four-day weeks once a month, 17 days PTO, 401(k) match, and comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage after 60 days.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading, training and supervising hourly team members.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment and culinary best practices.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, purchasing and food-cost controls.
• Food Handler certification and related food-safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain a hands-on presence during prep and service.
• Ensure recipes, portions and presentation meet standards.
• Monitor food quality, ticket times and kitchen readiness.
• Manage waste and maintain high food quality.
• Support new menu items, seasonal offerings and wine experiences.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training and developing culinary team members.
• Coordinate team to achieve shift goals and provide coaching.
• Manage culinary schedules, inventory, purchasing and receiving through approved vendors.
• Monitor portioning and product usage to achieve food-cost goals.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards; enforce policies.
• Communicate needs to the Executive Chef and improve kitchen efficiency.

Job description

Sixty Vines in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the daily leadership of our culinary operations. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead shifts, develop Team Members, and uphold standards for quality, consistency, safety and presentation.

We offer a competitive salary, potential four-day weeks once a month, 17 days PTO, 401(k) match, and comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage after 60 days.