Sous Chef - Slate Bistro & Bar
Position Summary
The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in the daily operations of Slate Bistro & Bar’s kitchen. This position supports the Thompson Golf Group Corporate Chef in executing high-quality, consistent food while maintaining kitchen standards for safety, cleanliness, and efficiency. The Sous Chef leads by example, helps develop the culinary team, and ensures a positive, professional kitchen culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Kitchen Operations
- Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations, prep, and service execution
- Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control
- Oversee line execution during service and step in as needed to maintain flow
- Assist with menu execution, specials, and seasonal offerings
Team Leadership & Training
- Supervise and support kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and accountability
- Train new hires and coach staff on recipes, techniques, and kitchen standards
- Lead shifts in the Executive Chef’s absence
- Promote a respectful, professional, and efficient work environment
Food Safety & Sanitation
- Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
- Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature controls
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen at all times
Inventory & Cost Control
- Assist with inventory management, ordering, and receiving
- Help control food costs, waste, and portioning
- Monitor product quality and vendor deliveries
Standards & Compliance
- Follow all Slate Bistro & Bar and Thompson Golf Group policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with labor, safety, and company standards
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of kitchen leadership experience preferred
- Strong culinary skills with experience in high-volume or upscale casual dining
- Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen best practices
- Ability to lead, train, and motivate a diverse team
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Work in a fast-paced, hot kitchen environment
Why Join Slate Bistro & Bar
Slate Bistro & Bar offers a collaborative kitchen culture focused on quality, creativity, and consistency. This is an opportunity to grow as a culinary leader while being part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Benefits
Thompson Golf Group owns and manages 7 courses throughout Arizona, Minnesota & Texas. We are proud to have a wide range of benefits and perks available to our employees. Some benefits include:
Full Time (35 hrs+ per week) may be eligible for:
• Medical(Aetna)/Dental(DeltaDental)/Vision(EyeMed) Coverage
• Employee/Spouse/Child Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and Accident Insurance
• HSA option
• 401(k) with company match after 1 year employment
• Paid Vacation and Holiday Pay for 7 holidays.
All Team Members:
• Golf Benefits, Meal and Merchandise discount at each Thompson Golf Club course
• Team Member Referral Program and more!
• Paid Sick Time
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Philosophy
Thompson Golf Group and its management companies are committed to workforce diversity, fostering equity and advancing a culture of inclusion. We know that bringing diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives together drives innovation that helps us to solve today’s business and social challenges. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment respects the unique characteristics, skills, and experiences of all employees. As a company it is our responsibility to provide a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, retaliation, and inappropriate conduct.
TGG Values – Check them out, they’re DOPE
Do the right thing - Think of others & be trustworthy
Own it - Take pride in what we do & be personally responsible
Passion for progress - Improving always in all ways & People pursuing growth
Embracing the experience - Insist on having fun & be present
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- 10 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Monday to Friday
- Holidays
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Other
Supplemental pay
- Other
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Other