Sous-chef: Salary (Competitive based on experience)
Moderna Bar & Pizzeria is a modern craft Italian restaurant with focus on scratch-made cuisine, hand-crafted pasta, rustic bread, and wood-fired style pizzas.
Our kitchen celebrates seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and traditional Italian techniques with a contemporary edge. We are a high-volume, high-energy operation that prides itself on excellence, consistency, and creativity to give our guests a memorable experience.
Overview:
· Moderna Bar & Pizzeria - A Pizzeria - yes - but far more than that. Moderna will become the benchmark in Austin, Texas, a true chef-driven restaurant and bar, serving Artisan pizza combined with a complete selection of Italian small plates, salads, and a handful of Italian classics that includes chicken parmigiana and our scratch made selection of pastas. The pasta experience will be taken to the next level - prepared tableside for our guests - a true showstopper in the Moderna experience
· High-volume, full-service, craft Italian restaurant emphasizing from-scratch cooking, artisanal methods, and authentic flavors, with a strong focus on house-made pasta, rustic bread, and wood-fired style pizza
Position overview:
We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our leadership team. The Sous chef will play a key role in supporting the Executive chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency , and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. This position requires strong culinary skills, proven management experience, and the ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.
Responsibilities:
· Assist the Executive chef with daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, and closing procedures.
· Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistence of all dishes.
· Lead, train, and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen staff to foster teamwork and accountability.
· Manage kitchen workflow during peak service in a high-volume environment.
· Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials with a focus on scratch cooking and Italian traditions.
· Monitor inventory, ordering, and cost controls to achieve financial goals.
· Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
· Step into leadership when the Executive chef is not present.
Qualifications:
· Minimum 3-5 years of professional culinary experience with at least 1-2 years in a leadership role.
· Strong background in scratch cooking; experience with Italian cuisine and wood-fired pizza a plus.
· Proven ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
· Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
· Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, ordering, and food cost management.
· Passion for mentoring and developing staff.

· Flexible schedule with availability on nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Formal culinary education or a certification.
• Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Manage staff, maintain cleanliness and understand food safety.
• A deep understanding of various cooking methods, equipment and ingredients is fundamental.
• The ability to work efficiently and professionally in a high-stress, fast paced setting is crucial.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Health and wellness benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A dynamic, team-driven environment built on passion and respect

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details