Sous Chef
Dexterra Group · Waco, TX · 1 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
Responsibilities
- Responsible for leadership within all food service operations
- Preparing, presenting, designing, and serving high-quality rotational menus at scale
- Leading the kitchen operation to safely and efficiently service 500+ guests daily, with rapid growth to 4,000+ guests per day
- Ensuring strict adherence to food safety, quality, and contractual scope requirements
- Enforcing compliance with Dexterra Food Safety programs, including FOODSAFE and HACCP
- Leading, training, developing, and mentoring the entire culinary team
- Supervising kitchen staff productivity, performance, and compliance with policies and procedures
- Managing labour, food, and chemical resources to ensure efficiency and cost control
- Oversight of ordering, inventory control, and bi-weekly inventory counts
- Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and special diets
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism
- Serving clients and guests in a personable, professional, and service-oriented manner
- Supporting the Executive Chef with culinary input related to planning, forecasting, and operational execution
Qualifications
- Culinary professional, with culinary education and/or Chef designation
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Advanced Food Safety or HACCP certification
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the hospitality or food service industry
- Minimum 5 years of experience in progressive culinary leadership roles, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, or workforce lodges
- Demonstrated experience operating large-volume food service environments
- Strong knowledge of menu costing, recipe card implementation, and cost controls
- Advanced practical and theoretical knowledge across all kitchen areas:
- Hot Kitchen
- Cold Kitchen
- Pastry / Bakery
- Butchery
- Banquets and mass-service operations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and food service systems
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain culinary teams
- A leadership style that demonstrates ownership, accountability, strong communication, and professionalism