Executive Sous Chef Wanted: Fruits, Veggies, Stout & Trout, and Yes, Steaks & Shakes!!!

Location: 60 Miles North of Houston, TX

Salary: $68,700K - $85,900K + Bonus + Relocation Assistance + Temp Housing

Do you dream in vibrant produce? Get lost in the flavors of a perfectly seared steak? Know your stout from your porter and how to work magic with trout? If you answered yes to all of the above, we’ve just set the table for a career move you’ll savor.

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for a culinary leader who balances innovation and tradition as seamlessly as they balance bold flavors on the plate. This role isn’t just about cooking—it’s about curating experiences, inspiring teams, and turning a kitchen into a symphony of sizzling, blending, and plating perfection.

What You’ll Be Serving (Your Role at a Glance):

• Craft exciting menus featuring the stars of the food world—think seasonal fruits and vegetables, robust stout and trout pairings, alongside dynamic meat and dairy creations like steaks and shakes (yes, both!).
• Build and lead a team of culinary rock stars, coaching them to greatness one perfectly diced onion at a time.
• Keep a firm hand on kitchen operations, from budgeting to inventory, ensuring both efficiency and excellence.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure a brand-consistent food experience guests won’t forget.
• Champion safety and cleanliness, because no one loves a messy kitchen—except reality TV shows.

The Ideal Candidate Recipe:

• Ingredients Needed: A proven background in upscale dining or hospitality, with a sprinkle of creativity and leadership.
• Preferred Add-ons: A passion for farm-fresh ingredients, a solid knowledge of beer and wine pairings, and a love for blending culinary tradition with innovation.

Why You’ll Love Cooking Here:

• Competitive Pay: Start at $95K and rise to $119K (plus bonuses for sweetening the deal).
• Relocation Assistance & Temp Housing: Moving? We’ve got you covered, because your focus should be on mastering your next menu.
• Creative Freedom: Your kitchen, your canvas. Push the boundaries of what a dish can be (and taste like).
• Team & Culture: You’ll join a supportive, food-loving environment that’s as invested in people as it is in great dining.

Hungry for the Next Step?

Apply now and tell us how you’ll bring passion, precision, and pizzazz to our kitchen. The role is hot, the opportunity is sizzling—don’t wait to dig in!

If interested in this position, please send your resume to jay@geckohospitality.com