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Executive Sous Chef

Date Posted: Jun 28, 2026
Yearly: £ - £
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    Location San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
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    Apply Before: Sep 26, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

The Executive Sous Chef position at Patrice and Associates is a critical leadership role within an upscale fine-dining kitchen in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring culinary quality and consistency, and training kitchen staff while working closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef.

Key responsibilities

  • Support kitchen leadership in an upscale/fine-dining restaurant environment
  • Oversee daily kitchen operations including prep, production, line execution, and service
  • Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards for all dishes
  • Work closely with Chef de Cuisine/Executive Chef on menu execution and seasonal changes
  • Train, coach, and develop culinary team members at all levels
  • Maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization standards at all times
  • Assist with ordering, inventory control, and cost management as directed
  • Supervise line performance during service to ensure timing and execution standards are met
  • Support continuous improvement in operational performance, staff culinary techniques, and team development

Required skills

  • 1+ years as Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in upscale or fine-dining restaurant
  • 5+ years BOH experience overall
  • Background in scratch cooking (quality, technique, presentation)
  • Ability to lead and develop kitchen teams in a high-pressure environment
  • Deep understanding of kitchen operations, service execution, and station management
  • Experience with seasonal menus and high-quality ingredient-driven cuisine preferred
  • Ability to maintain composure and consistency during high-volume service periods
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and kitchen compliance requirements
  • Culinary degree or formal training preferred but not required with equivalent experience

What the company offers

  • Base Salary: $70,000-75,000 annual salary
  • Bonus Potential: Performance-based incentives
  • Health Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-term Disability (low rates)
  • Paid Time Off: Starts accruing on date of hire
  • Daily Meal: Free pre-service staff meal provided daily
  • Dining Privileges: Employee discounts at affiliates
  • Professional Development: Regular in-house trainings on wine, service & cocktails
  • Referral Bonuses: $500 for any department
  • Career Growth: Preference for internal promotion in a fast-growing, multi-unit hospitality company

Skills Required

Company Overview

Patrice and Associates - Recruiting Specialists
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
3 Current Jobs Openings

Patrice and Associates is a recruiting specialist firm that connects top talent with quality employers. They focus on the hospitality sector and are dedicated to helping both candidates and companies succeed. Read More

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