Sous Chef

Cotton Hollow Kitchen is growing, and we're looking to add an experienced, passionate, and driven Sous Chef to our culinary leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who is ready to take on a key leadership role in kitchen operations while helping shape the next stage of our restaurant's growth. We're looking for someone who is creative, organized, hands-on, and committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Our ideal candidate is a strong leader who can inspire a team, support daily kitchen operations, maintain high culinary standards, and contribute to the continued evolution of our menu and kitchen culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations
• Lead, mentor, train, and develop kitchen staff
• Support the creation and execution of seasonal menus and specials
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and execution
• Assist in managing food and labor costs to meet financial goals
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and product levels
• Ensure compliance with all health, sanitation, and food safety regulations
• Assist with developing recipes, portion standards, and kitchen procedures
• Collaborate with culinary leadership and management on menu development and restaurant growth
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and positive kitchen environment
• Assist with scheduling and staffing needs
• Lead kitchen operations and service when acting as the chef on duty
• Ensure all dishes meet Cotton Hollow Kitchen's standards for quality and consistency

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Lead Line Cook, or similar kitchen leadership position
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Experience with food and labor cost management
• Knowledge of inventory management and purchasing
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Creative and innovative approach to food and menu development
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Fine dining or upscale casual restaurant experience
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish
• Experience developing seasonal menus
• Experience with catering and private events
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based incentives
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Creative input in menu development
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• The opportunity to help shape the future of a growing restaurant group

If you're an experienced culinary professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our next chapter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person