Culinary Khancepts Corporate
Sous Chef
Full Time • Houston, TX
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
Company Overview
Culinary Khancepts is a, multi-concept, restaurant group that includes State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Liberty Kitchen Oysterette, The Audrey & Reel Luxury Cinema, River Oaks Theater, & Star Cinema Grill. We feature fresh, made from scratch plates with an elegant presentation. We absolutely love taking care of all of our guests!
Culinary Khancepts believes every guest should be provided with an unforgettable experience through unmatched hospitality, the highest quality food & beverages and a flawless presentation. We strive to create a fun and positive environment that everyone from our guests to our team can thrive in as we continue to push the envelope in both the culinary and beverage scene.
Culinary Khancepts is a, multi-concept, restaurant group that includes State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Liberty Kitchen Oysterette, The Audrey & Reel Luxury Cinema, River Oaks Theater, & Star Cinema Grill. We feature fresh, made from scratch plates with an elegant presentation. We absolutely love taking care of all of our guests!
Culinary Khancepts believes every guest should be provided with an unforgettable experience through unmatched hospitality, the highest quality food & beverages and a flawless presentation. We strive to create a fun and positive environment that everyone from our guests to our team can thrive in as we continue to push the envelope in both the culinary and beverage scene.
As a Sous Chef with Culinary Khancepts, you’ll play a key role in leading kitchen operations and delivering the high-quality, made-from-scratch cuisine our brands are known for. You’ll support and develop the culinary team, maintain exceptional standards for food quality and consistency, and help ensure a smooth, efficient kitchen operation in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Chef in all ordering and inventories
- Assigning accurate prep lists to the team
- Controlling labor by learning how to accurately forecast and schedule team members, as well as monitoring revenue and making adjustments as necessary throughout the shift
- Ensuring the team is following all Safety and Sanitation guidelines
- Learning, understanding, and teaching the menu and recipes to each team member in order to ensure consistency and accuracy in quality and presentation
- Learning and becoming proficient in each kitchen station, and be comfortable working on the line with the team as needed during peak volume
- Learning, understanding, and teaching expo and runners how to ensure consistency in quality and presentation, in order to keep hot food hot, and cold food cold
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in fine dining hospitality and/or casual dining restaurant
- Able to multi-task
- Ability to stand for long period so time, lift 25 lbs., and bend, climb or work in confined spaces
- Customer service focused and solution oriented
- Must enjoy and be able to succeed in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on restaurant needs
- Food handler's card may be required according to local and or state regulations
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Schedules
- Growth Opportunities
- Pharmacy & Restaurant Discounts
- Available discounts, rewards, and perks on thousands of personal purchases such as entertainment, gym memberships, electronics and travel.
- Free movies at Star Cinema Grill
- Potential for Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
- 401K Retirement Savings Program
- Employee Referral Program
Compensation: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Culinary Khancepts is a Houston-based hospitality group founded in 2016, built on a passion for exceptional experiences, strong leadership, and continued growth. Our success is driven by the people behind our brands, and we believe great leaders play an essential role in shaping our culture, developing our teams, and moving our organization forward.
Culinary Khancepts is a dynamic, multi-concept restaurant and entertainment group whose portfolio includes State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, The Audrey, Reel Luxury Cinemas, Epicure Café, Leo’s, the Historic River Oaks Theatre, Mayahuel, Star Cinema Grill, Hollywood Palms, and River Oaks Pharmacy.
Across our concepts and corporate teams, we foster a collaborative, results-driven environment where leaders are encouraged to take ownership, bring forward new ideas, and make a meaningful impact. Whether supporting operations, developing people, strengthening our brands, or helping shape the future of the organization, every role contributes to our shared success.
Our commitment remains centered on delivering unmatched hospitality, exceptional quality, and memorable experiences while creating an organization where our people have opportunities to grow, lead, and build rewarding careers.
If you are a driven professional who values collaboration, accountability, innovation, and hospitality, we invite you to explore our leadership and corporate opportunities and discover what you can build with Culinary Khancepts.
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Time to recharge matters.
Eligible leaders receive paid time away from work to rest, recharge, and make time for what matters outside of work.
Experience the brands you help build.
Enjoy special dining, entertainment, and company experiences across the Culinary Khancepts portfolio.
Grow your team. Grow your career.
Ongoing training, mentorship, and development opportunities designed to strengthen leadership skills and prepare managers for future advancement.
More brands. More possibilities.
With a growing portfolio of hospitality and entertainment concepts, leaders have opportunities to expand their experience and pursue new paths within the organization.







