Sous Chef

Description The Argyle is a distinguished private dining club in San Antonio, known for exceptional cuisine, personalized service, and a commitment to excellence. Our team takes pride in creating memorable dining experiences while supporting the Club's mission of advancing biomedical research.

The Argyle seeks an experienced, passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This hands-on leadership position works closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food quality, and deliver outstanding culinary experiences across à la carte dining, private events, and banquets.

The ideal candidate is a skilled culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard environment, leads by example, and enjoys developing a talented kitchen team.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food preparation, production, and service for club dining, private dining, banquets, and special events.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, and portion control.
• Actively participate in food preparation and execution, including soups, sauces, daily specials, and menu offerings.
• Lead, train, coach, and supervise kitchen staff to promote teamwork, accountability, and culinary excellence.
• Support smooth kitchen operations during peak service, including expediting and coordinating with Front of House teams.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal offerings, and culinary improvements.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing, food costs, labor controls, and staffing needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Support kitchen scheduling, administrative reporting, and operational planning.
• Assume additional kitchen leadership responsibilities in the Executive Chef's absence.

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef experience required.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing culinary teams.
• Fine dining experience preferred; banquet or private event experience is highly valued.
• Strong culinary skills with an emphasis on quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain composed and effective in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Manager-level food safety certification required.
• Culinary degree, certificate, or diploma preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot kitchen environments.

Why Join The Argyle? At The Argyle, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to an established culinary program, work alongside a dedicated hospitality team, and help create exceptional dining experiences for our members and guests. We value culinary craftsmanship, collaboration, professional development, and a shared commitment to excellence.