Sous Chef - Chef-Driven Fine Dining The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Room - 4.0 Lubbock, TX Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Flexible schedule Food provided Qualifications ServSafe Cost control Materials management in food and beverage Crew management Restaurant supply ordering Full Job Description Second in command. First to taste.

Start date:

Immediate. We're hiring now and ready to get you in the kitchen this week. The Funky Door has been Lubbock's "Escape the Ordinary" destination for chef-inspired food, standout wine, and unforgettable nights. We're looking for a Sous Chef who can run a line, lead a crew, and help our Executive Chef keep pushing the menu somewhere new. What you'll be doing Running the kitchen during service — expo, quality control, pace, and calm Training, scheduling, and coaching line cooks so everyone gets better every week Developing specials and helping shape seasonal menus and wine-dinner pairings Managing prep lists, ordering, inventory, and food cost targets Owning cleanliness, safety, and health-code standards every single day What we're looking for 3+ years in professional kitchens, including 1+ year as sous chef or lead cook Strong scratch-cooking fundamentals and a real palate Leadership that's steady, respectful, and hands-on Comfort with costing, ordering, and scheduling ServSafe Manager certification (or ability to obtain it quickly) Why lead here Competitive salary, open to negotiation based on experience, with bonus potential Health benefits and paid time off Shift meals and dining discounts Creative input on a menu that actually changes A direct path to Executive Chef If you're ready to lead a kitchen that keeps Lubbock funky, apply today.

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Food provided Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person