Sous Chef • Lead High-Volume Fine-Dining Kitchen

Coury Hospitality; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality in Dallas, TX seeks a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, uphold standards, and lead culinary staff. This role focuses on menu execution, food safety, and inventory control to maintain high-quality outputs across courses.

You will mentor staff, supervise kitchen activities, and ensure consistent plating, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Exempt, full-time position with opportunities for growth in a fine-dining setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• 2+ years of high-volume cooking experience in fine dining.
• Food safety knowledge and basic math/computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and support to kitchen staff for daily operations.
• Train and motivate staff to meet established standards and recipes.
• Maintain quality of food prep and presentation from planning to plating.
• Troubleshoot kitchen incidents and ensure safety procedures.
• Control food costs and manage inventory.
• Discuss daily food cost reports with kitchen and F&B staff.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and meets health standards.
• Staffing levels are scheduled to meet business demands.
• Maintain cleanliness and professional management approach.

Skills

Reading recipes

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Team supervision

Back of House knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Coury Hospitality in Dallas, TX seeks a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, uphold standards, and lead culinary staff. This role focuses on menu execution, food safety, and inventory control to maintain high-quality outputs across courses.

You will mentor staff, supervise kitchen activities, and ensure consistent plating, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Exempt, full-time position with opportunities for growth in a fine-dining setting.