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Be ready on high-volume resort kitchens, banquet vs. à la carte flow, team coaching, allergen/safety discipline, and how you stabilize quality under peak demand. Ask how The Woodlands Resort kitchen is structured and what “Sous Chef-2” owns day-to-day.
Strong fit if you want hands-on culinary leadership in a multi-property hospitality operator growing its portfolio, with on-site work at a Texas resort property rather than corporate or remote roles.
As Sous Chef-2 at a HEI-managed resort kitchen, expect production leadership under the executive chef: station prep, service execution, line coaching, ticket timing, and quality checks across banquet and outlet demand. Days skew early-to-late with inventory, mise en place, safety/sanitation, and handoff notes—not remote desk work.
Prioritize culinary fundamentals, food safety (e.g., ServSafe-style knowledge), kitchen leadership, inventory control, and resort-volume service. No certification catalog or costs were supplied in CERTS.
No. The listing is for The Woodlands Resort in The Woodlands, TX (remote = 0).
HEI Hotels & Resorts (heihotels.com), a hotel/resort operator that has recently expanded properties and elevated Clark Hanrattie to CEO.
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Heihotels is hiring a Sous Chef-2 for a full-time role at The Woodlands Resort - The Woodlands, TX. Culinary professionals seeking meaningful Sous Chef-2 opportunities with Heihotels in this location will find a hands-on leadership path that builds on core kitchen expertise. The Opportunity This full-time Sous Chef-2 position with Heihotels places you at the heart of kitchen leadership at The Woodlands Resort - The Woodlands, TX. You will partner closely with senior culinary staff to drive consistent quality, efficient production, and elevated guest dining experiences while developing your own management strengths in a busy, professional setting. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Support the executive chef by directing daily food preparation, cooking execution, and plate presentation across kitchen stations Guide and coordinate kitchen team members to maintain seamless workflow and service timing Track ingredient inventory, coordinate purchasing needs, and control waste through careful portioning and storage practices Enforce food safety, sanitation, and quality protocols that meet or exceed regulatory expectations Contribute ideas for menu updates and recipe refinement based on seasonal availability and operational feedback Mentor cooks and support staff on proper techniques, consistency standards, and workstation efficiency Balance competing station demands and sustain high output during busy service windows Skills & Qualifications Solid prior experience in a sous chef, senior cook, or comparable kitchen supervisory capacity Broad command of cooking methods, flavor profiles, and commercial kitchen tools Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and retain kitchen personnel under time-sensitive conditions Working familiarity with food handling regulations, hygiene systems, and temperature controls Strong planning instincts, precision under pressure, and clear verbal communication Physical readiness for extended standing, rapid movement, and routine kitchen lifting tasks Commitment to the full-time schedule requirements typical of resort culinary operations About the Company Heihotels is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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