Executive Sous Chef

Compensation: Negotiable based on experience and education

Company Overview: Palace Poker is D/FW’s premier poker destination—where high-energy action meets first-class hospitality. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional service, upholding a secure and fully compliant environment, and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere for both our guests and our team. Located in the heart of D/FW, Palace Poker is where the excitement of poker and the comfort of a luxury club come together.

This is not a support role — it is a leadership seat.

We are seeking an Executive Sous Chef to serve as the right hand to our Executive Chef and the operational backbone of our kitchen. You will lead from the front, own daily execution, and uphold elite standards in a fast-paced, luxury environment where expectations are high.

• Command of daily kitchen operations across multiple service styles and concepts
• Leadership, training, and accountability for BOH staff
• Consistent execution of menus with precision, speed, and elevated presentation
• Oversight of prep systems, service flow, and high-volume and VIP service
• Enforcement of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
• Ordering, inventory control, food cost management, and waste reduction
• Collaboration on menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings
• Full operational authority when the Executive Chef is off-site

• 5–7+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience
• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in upscale, high-volume, or luxury kitchens
• A chef who has run the kitchen, not just assisted
• Strong leadership presence with a calm, professional demeanor
• Operationally disciplined with strong systems and organization
• Passion for building strong teams and holding them to high standards
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Chefs who require constant direction
• Candidates uncomfortable with accountability or intensity
• Short-term resume builders

• A high-profile culinary operation with creative input and influence
• Strong leadership team and operational support
• Competitive, top-tier compensation and benefits
• Clear path for advancement for the right leader

If you’re a proven culinary leader who thrives under pressure and takes pride in excellence, we want to hear from you.