Sous Chef

  • Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
  • Katy, Texas
  • Full Time
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Sous Chef to join the team!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sous Chef will be responsible for the leadership of the Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Culinary department with a focus on staffing, scheduling & training of hourly staff, cost control, food quality standards, operational procedures, sanitation & cleanliness, health department compliance and staff motivation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the unit Culinary Department with integrity and purpose

Empower staff to deliver exceptional legendary service

Always support the Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Motto Striving for Perfection; Achieving Excellence

Manage daily, weekly and monthly operations: food product ordering, staffing, scheduling, cleanliness, organization, service timing, and quality product.

Ensure banquets, buffets and event culinary offerings are consistent with AIKG standards and specifications

Responsible for compliance with all environment and health board requirements related to the preparation and service of food and beverage

Responsible for the development of Culinary Staff and Supervisors

Manage staff training and employee relations

Assure that Culinary Staff morale is maintained at a high level

Take an active part in the recruitment and retention of staff

Manage Culinary department labor and food costs within acceptable budgets

Ensure site inspections are within acceptable standards

Manage organization and cleanliness of all food storage, kitchen, and food service areas

Work closely with Sales Department to ensure proper scheduling and planning for Events

Oversee, maintain and inventory Culinary Department equipment

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games - Speed out of the pits and let AIKG be the racetrack for your winning Management Career!

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (AIKG) is a rapidly growing Family Entertainment company. Our locations feature high-speed, high-tech indoor Karting on multilevel tracks, multi-player immersive Virtual Reality Simulators, Arcade fun, and amazing restaurants & event spaces featuring scratch cocktails and culinary creations crafted in our kitchens.

Benefits Include:

Sous Chef competitive salary range

AIKG has the BEST staff, so managers work with and lead motivated professionals!

Personal/Family Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage

$1200 company paid Health Savings Account

Vacation and Sick time accrued during the first year

401k retirement program with generous company match

$25K Company provided Life Insurance

Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Accident, Critical Illness and Voluntary Life Insurance

Sous Chef Qualifications

Required:

Experience leading high-volume kitchens

Strong written & verbal communication skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

Strong organizational skills

Work varying days, nights, holidays and weekends

Eligible to work in the United States

At least 18 years of age

Preferred and great to have:

Five years+ of Kitchen experience in a high-volume environment

Five years+ of private event experience

Experience working with an event sales team

Experience with multi-unit, or multi-site strongly preferred

HACCP or Serv-Safe food safety trained and certificate

Bi-lingual

Proven leadership and team skills; ability to motivate and manage all levels of staff

Strong training and development background

Strong knowledge of cost controls

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an Andretti Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Walk or stand for extended periods of time

The ability to communicate quickly and accurately

Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basis

Perform functions which require organization, bending, reaching, turning, lifting, climbing and occasional stocking up to 50lbs

The work environment may include bright, dim or flashing lights and loud sounds

Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment

Be able to understand, follow and maintain safety standards at all times
Job ID: 485128401
Originally Posted on: 7/14/2025

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