Sous Chef Jobs in Texas
Sous Chef jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where hotel groups, independent fine-dining restaurants, and large resort and convention properties drive consistent demand at every level from entry-level line leadership to executive sous chef. Employers with a durable Texas presence include Marriott International, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and H-E-B, the statewide grocery retailer operating its own prepared-food and culinary programs. The most in-demand specialties are modern Tex-Mex and regional American cuisine, large-volume banquet and catering operations, and farm-to-table fine dining. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - STEAKHOUSE
Location: Eagle Pass, TX
Salary: $80K–$90K
Benefits: Employer-paid benefits (100% for employee); relocation assistance available
The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading all culinary operations for the property's restaurant in Eagle Pass, bringing hands-on kitchen leadership and culinary expertise to a fast-paced, high-volume dining environment. This role is responsible for maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and kitchen efficiency while supporting and developing a talented culinary team across all dining outlets.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Executive Sous Chef or senior culinary leader within a high-volume casino, hotel, or similar hospitality-driven culinary environment
- Strong knowledge of food production, menu execution, food safety standards, and kitchen organization with the ability to maintain consistency and quality across all casino dining operations
- Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop culinary teams while supporting the Executive Chef in driving operational excellence and financial performance
Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations for the property's restaurant, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and execution that aligns with the property's dining and brand standards
- Assist with menu development, prep planning, inventory management, and cost control to maintain efficient and high-quality kitchen operations across all dining outlets
- Lead, mentor, and develop kitchen staff while fostering a culture of culinary excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced dining environment
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Executive Sous Chef: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - STEAKHOUSE
Location: Eagle Pass, TX
Salary: $80K–$90K
Benefits: Employer-paid benefits (100% for employee); relocation assistance available
The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading all culinary operations for the property's restaurant in Eagle Pass, bringing hands-on kitchen leadership and culinary expertise to a fast-paced, high-volume dining environment. This role is responsible for maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and kitchen efficiency while supporting and developing a talented culinary team across all dining outlets.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Executive Sous Chef or senior culinary leader within a high-volume casino, hotel, or similar hospitality-driven culinary environment
- Strong knowledge of food production, menu execution, food safety standards, and kitchen organization with the ability to maintain consistency and quality across all casino dining operations
- Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop culinary teams while supporting the Executive Chef in driving operational excellence and financial performance
Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations for the property's restaurant, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and execution that aligns with the property's dining and brand standards
- Assist with menu development, prep planning, inventory management, and cost control to maintain efficient and high-quality kitchen operations across all dining outlets
- Lead, mentor, and develop kitchen staff while fostering a culture of culinary excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced dining environment
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Executive Sous Chef: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sous chef jobs across Texas.
- Minimum two years of line cook or kitchen leadership experience in a professional setting
- Demonstrated ability to manage prep schedules, inventory, and food cost controls
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification or equivalent Texas-recognized food handler credential
- Experience leading a kitchen brigade and training junior cooks on technique and safety
- Proficiency with menu development, recipe costing, and seasonal ingredient sourcing
- Strong knowledge of sanitation standards and Texas Department of State Health Services food code
Sous Chef Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sous chef in Texas?
The most common path in Texas starts with several years of line cook experience, followed by a promotion to lead cook or chef de partie at a hotel, restaurant group, or resort property. Texas does not require a state-issued culinary license, but employers consistently favor candidates who hold a ServSafe Food Manager Certification, which is administered through the Texas Department of State Health Services. A culinary degree from a program like the Culinary Institute LeNôtre in Houston or Le Cordon Bleu's former Dallas campus strengthens applications at higher-end properties.
Which companies hire sous chefs in Texas?
Texas sous chef roles are posted by Eurest, Marriott International, and Omni Hotels and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's density of luxury hotels, large casino resorts along the Gulf Coast, and regional steakhouse and Tex-Mex chains creates a wide range of employer types actively recruiting at this level.
Which Texas cities have the most sous chef jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most sous chef openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its internationally recognized restaurant scene and concentration of major hotel groups downtown and in the Galleria corridor, while Dallas draws volume from its upscale suburban dining districts and large convention hotel operators, and San Antonio benefits from its year-round tourism economy centered on the River Walk and large resort properties.
Are there remote sous chef jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Sous chef work is almost entirely hands-on, requiring physical presence in a kitchen to lead prep, supervise line cooks, and maintain quality during service. About 0% of sous chef openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those exceptions typically involve corporate culinary consulting, menu development project roles, or food-and-beverage management positions at multi-unit operators where some administrative duties are performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a sous chef in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a line cook or prep cook role at a Texas hotel, resort, or multi-unit restaurant group and building toward promotion internally. Large Texas employers like Marriott properties in Houston and Dallas and Whataburger's corporate culinary team run structured kitchen development programs for candidates at the early stages of their careers. Moving from a lead line cook or chef de partie role is the standard lateral step into a sous chef title. Holding a current ServSafe Food Manager Certification before you apply gives you a measurable edge over candidates who do not.
Where can I find and apply to sous chef jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to sous chef jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings pulled from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred city, and kitchen type, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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