Sous Chef

  • Vitol
  • Houston, Texas
  • Full Time
Sous Chef

Full-time

Company Description

Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets.

Vitol's customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2024 were $331bn.

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Job Description

We are currently seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team. This role will support meal preparation and dining experience in a professional/corporate setting.

Responsibilities include:

Providing a friendly and highly professional environment at all times with employees and coworkers; ensure all employees feel welcome in the Bistro and receive the same level of service, answer questions and provide food items as needed from the kitchen while kindly and consistently enforcing the rule that no employees other than Admin team members who are certified by the Health Department are allowed in the Kitchen

Collaborating with the Executive Chef and teammates to prepare, execute and clean up all meals

Meeting deadlines without fail; ensure lunch service is on time every day

Designing monthly menus that maintain variety and are likely to appeal to the masses; when possible, consider dietary restrictions and provide alternatives if needed

Ensuring freshness of all products

Performing daily inventory of items, place orders, receive product and keep all items in stock and organized within the Kitchen and Bistro

Maintaining relationships with purveyors; receive invoices, review and submit for prompt payment

Scheduling all maintenance and repairs for food and beverage equipment

Adhering to all hygiene and food safety requirements as set forth by the Health Department; work diligently to stop the threat of cross contamination and food spoilage by maintaining the safest environment possible within the Kitchen and Bistro

Retaining all pertinent records for the Vitol Kitchen; keep up with City and County permits, food service requirements and maintain all records for equipment, service and food handling

Maintaining the food costs spreadsheet

Working with employees to execute special events and celebrations; identify food and beverage needs, place orders and assist with setup/cleanup

Assisting with miscellaneous Admin Team tasks as asked; special events, moves, etc.

Qualifications

Culinary degree, or two or more years of progressive experience in a restaurant kitchen or hotel/banquet setting

Working knowledge of culinary trends, various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and the industry's standard practices.

Scratch kitchen experience desired

Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight-plus hour shift.

Dependable and capable of working regular hours of 7am - 3pm, Monday - Friday, depending on the menu and needs for the week

Exhibiting a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times

Passionate about delivering quality food and excellent customer service

Additional Information

Competitive compensation

Company provided benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

Paid vacation

Generous 401k contributions

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job ID: 487055869
Originally Posted on: 7/27/2025

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