Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef 416 E 16th St, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 $45,000
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time $45,000
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time About Us Rancho Seco Steakhouse is a chef-driven steakhouse focused on delivering exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and memorable dining experiences.
We take pride in scratch cooking, quality ingredients, and building a strong team culture where accountability, consistency, and growth matter. We're looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef who can lead our back-of-house team, maintain high standards, and help drive the continued success of our restaurant. Responsibilities Lead and supervise all back-of-house operations Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and execution Manage food ordering, inventory, and receiving Control food costs, waste, and labor expenses Create and maintain prep lists, recipes, and kitchen systems Enforce sanitation, food safety, and health department standards Schedule kitchen staff and manage daily labor needs Work the line during service and lead by example Collaborate on menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment These responsibilities align with common kitchen manager duties such as staff management, inventory control, food quality oversight, scheduling, sanitation compliance, and cost management. Qualifications Minimum 2 years of kitchen management, or sous chef Strong leadership and team-building skills Knowledge of food cost controls and inventory management Experience in high-volume restaurant environments preferred Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational and communication skills Managers Food Safety Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain) What We Offer Competitive salary ($45,000
- $50,000 annually) Paid vacation Medical Benefits Growth opportunities within a growing restaurant group Supportive ownership and leadership team Employee meal discounts Opportunity to make a direct impact on the success of the restaurant Schedule 45-50 hours per week Nights, weekends, and holidays as needed Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a leader first and a cook second.
We're looking for someone who can build culture, hold standards, develop people, and ensure every plate leaving the kitchen reflects the Rancho Seco brand. If you're passionate about food, leadership, and creating exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay:
$45,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Experience:
Sous Chef:
2 years (Required)
BOH Manager:
1 year (Required)
Work Location:
In person
