Sous Chef

Job overview

The Sous Chef role is onsite in San Antonio, TX. Compensation is not specified in the posting. The position leads back-of-house operations at Southerleigh, coordinating food preparation, cooking, and kitchen staff. The role exists to keep kitchen shifts efficient while maintaining food quality and safety. Through team supervision, inventory and cost control, service coordination, and support for menu development, the sous chef contributes to consistent restaurant operations and guest service.

What you'll do

• Oversee back-of-house shift operations from preparation through cleanup
• lead pre-shift meetings and conduct line, temperature, and cooler checks
• maintain recipe books and standards with the management team
• manage food ordering and purchasing
• track food costs
• coordinate communication and production
• recruit, train, and develop back-of-house staff
• direct kitchen service flow and expedite as needed
• assist with new dishes and menu rollouts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sous chef

kitchen leadership

back of house

food preparation

inventory management

food cost control

menu development

san antonio tx

southerleigh

full-time

food safety

team training

flexible shifts

occasional overnight travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and vision insurance
• paid time off
• training and development
• wellness resources
• performance-based bonus
• employee discounts
• flexible schedule
• advancement opportunity.

Why this role

The role includes hands-on kitchen leadership and may involve occasional overnight travel; the posting notes flexibility across shifts and multiple locations.

About the employer

Southerleigh is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.