Slate Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Slate Bistro & Bar

Position Summary

The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in the daily operations of Slate Bistro & Bar's kitchen. This position supports the Thompson Golf Group Corporate Chef in executing high-quality, consistent food while maintaining kitchen standards for safety, cleanliness, and efficiency. The Sous Chef leads by example, helps develop the culinary team, and ensures a positive, professional kitchen culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Kitchen Operations

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations, prep, and service execution
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control
• Oversee line execution during service and step in as needed to maintain flow
• Assist with menu execution, specials, and seasonal offerings

Team Leadership & Training

• Supervise and support kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and accountability
• Train new hires and coach staff on recipes, techniques, and kitchen standards
• Lead shifts in the Executive Chef's absence
• Promote a respectful, professional, and efficient work environment

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature controls
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen at all times

Inventory & Cost Control

• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and receiving
• Help control food costs, waste, and portioning
• Monitor product quality and vendor deliveries

Standards & Compliance

• Follow all Slate Bistro & Bar and Thompson Golf Group policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with labor, safety, and company standards

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of kitchen leadership experience preferred
• Strong culinary skills with experience in high-volume or upscale casual dining
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen best practices
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a diverse team
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Work in a fast-paced, hot kitchen environment

Why Join Slate Bistro & Bar

Slate Bistro & Bar offers a collaborative kitchen culture focused on quality, creativity, and consistency. This is an opportunity to grow as a culinary leader while being part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Thompson Golf Group owns and manages 7 courses throughout Arizona, Minnesota & Texas. We are proud to have a wide range of benefits and perks available to our employees. Some benefits include:

Full Time (35 hrs per week) may be eligible for:

• Medical(Aetna)/Dental(DeltaDental)/Vision(EyeMed) Coverage
• Employee/Spouse/Child Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and Accident Insurance
• HSA option
• 401(k) with company match after 1 year employment
• Paid Vacation and Holiday Pay for 7 holidays.

All Team Members:

• Golf Benefits, Meal and Merchandise discount at each Thompson Golf Club course
• Team Member Referral Program and more
• Paid Sick Time

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Philosophy

Thompson Golf Group and its management companies are committed to workforce diversity, fostering equity and advancing a culture of inclusion. We know that bringing diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives together drives innovation that helps us to solve today's business and social challenges. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment respects the unique characteristics, skills, and experiences of all employees. As a company it is our responsibility to provide a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, retaliation, and inappropriate conduct.

TGG Values – Check them out, they're DOPE

Do the right thing - Think of others & be trustworthy

Own it - Take pride in what we do & be personally responsible

Passion for progress - Improving always in all ways & People pursuing growth

Embracing the experience - Insist on having fun & be present

Welcome to The Thompson Golf Group. We are a family owned company that began in Minnesota in 1999. We have an ownership and management branch (Thompson Golf Management). We currently own & operate or manage multiple properties located throughout the Arizona, Minnesota, and Texas. At Thompson Golf Group our goal is to provide the best experience possible to both our customers and our employees. We want to make sure we are providing services as good as our surfaces.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Philosophy

Thompson Golf Group and its management companies are committed to workforce diversity, fostering equity and advancing a culture of inclusion. We know that bringing diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives together drives innovation that helps us to solve today's business and social challenges. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment respects the unique characteristics, skills, and experiences of all employees. As a company it is our responsibility to provide a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, retaliation, and inappropriate conduct.

Our Values (They're DOPE)

Do the right thing - Think of others & be trustworthy

Own it - Take pride in what we do & be personally responsible.

Passion for progress - Improving always in all ways & People pursuing growth

Embracing the experience - Insist on having fun & be present

Pay: $ $ / hour

Pay:

• Other

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Other

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Holidays
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Other

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site