Sous Chef | Polished Casual Restaurant

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Performance bonus potential

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen in Corpus Christi, driving production standards across all stations. You will mentor staff, ensure top-tier food safety practices, and execute menu items with consistency and pride.

You will manage inventory, costs, and waste, collaborating with leadership to refine processes and elevate service quality in a polished casual dining environment.

Qualifications

• Proven Sous Chef or senior line cook experience in high-volume establishments.
• Current food safety certification and thorough sanitation knowledge.
• Strong leadership and ability to inspire team performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain production standards.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff on food safety, techniques, and service excellence.
• Ensure consistent quality, plating accuracy, and menu execution at high volume.
• Monitor inventory, food costs, and waste to support efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on menu development and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Communication

Mentoring

Multi-station coordination

Job description

Sous Chef: Drive Excellence in High-Volume Polished Casual Dining

Ready to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a thriving polished casual concept.

We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to take charge of kitchen operations in our high-volume Corpus Christi establishment. You'll work alongside talented culinary professionals, mentor a dedicated kitchen team, and help deliver exceptional food and service night after night. This is your chance to make a real impact on daily operations and grow your leadership skills.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Earn $63,000–$73,000 annually plus performance bonus potential.
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan and generous paid time off to recharge.
• Grow your culinary leadership and operational expertise.
• Collaborative kitchen culture that values skill, consistency, and professional growth.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain production standards across all stations.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff on food safety, techniques, and service excellence.
• Ensure consistent quality, accurate plating, and menu execution across high-volume service.
• Monitor inventory, food costs, and waste to support operational efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on menu development and kitchen process improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Proven Sous Chef or senior line cook experience in high-volume establishments.
• Strong command of full kitchen operations with multi-station coordination expertise.
• Current food safety certification and deep knowledge of sanitation and HACCP protocols.
• Natural leader with excellent communication skills and ability to inspire team performance.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong work ethic, and genuine culinary passion.