A La Carte Sous Chef

A La Carte Sous Chef

Houston Racquet Club | Houston, Texas

Bring Your Passion for Great Food to One of Houston's Premier Private Clubs

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen? Love creating exceptional dining experiences? Enjoy leading a team while maintaining the highest culinary standards?

Houston Racquet Club is seeking an experienced, energetic, and hands-on A La Carte Sous Chef to help lead our Grill Kitchen and deliver outstanding dining experiences to our members and guests.

This is more than just a cooking position—it's an opportunity to be part of a collaborative culinary team that takes pride in quality, creativity, and hospitality.

What You'll Do

As our A La Carte Sous Chef, you'll play a key leadership role in the daily operation of The Grill Kitchen by:

• Leading and supervising line cooks during service
• Ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Managing daily kitchen production and execution
• Maintaining recipe, portion, and plating standards
• Monitoring inventory levels and assisting with ordering
• Upholding the highest standards of sanitation, food safety, and organization
• Training, mentoring, and developing kitchen team members
• Assisting with menu specials and culinary innovation
• Supporting banquet and club-wide culinary operations when needed
• Stepping into leadership roles when the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef are unavailable

What We're Looking For

• A strong culinary leader who leads by example
• Someone who stays calm under pressure and thrives during busy service periods
• Passion for hospitality and member satisfaction
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Previous supervisory experience in a restaurant, private club, hotel, or upscale dining environment preferred
• Culinary education is a plus but not required

Why Houston Racquet Club?

At Houston Racquet Club, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. Our culinary team is committed to delivering memorable experiences while fostering a positive, supportive, and professional work environment.

We offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee meals
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A team-oriented culture where your ideas and contributions matter

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're passionate about food, leadership, and creating exceptional dining experiences, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and help us continue delivering the outstanding hospitality experience Houston Racquet Club members have come to expect.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive culinary experience, preferably in a private club, fine dining, hotel, or upscale restaurant environment.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Standing: Up to 100% of the workday
• Walking: Up to 100% of the workday
• Sitting: Minimal
• Reaching, handling, grasping, and manual dexterity: Frequent
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, and climbing: Occasional
• Talking and hearing: Frequent communication with staff, managers, and vendors
• Taste and smell: Required for food quality control
• Lifting and carrying: Up to 50 pounds occasionally

Work Requirements

• Exposure to hot surfaces, ovens, grills, and cooking equipment
• Frequent exposure to wet and humid conditions
• Exposure to moving mechanical kitchen equipment
• Exposure to varying temperatures, including walk-in coolers and freezers
• Occasional outdoor exposure during Club events
• Moderate noise levels typical of a commercial kitchen environment

The Houston Racquet Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.