Job Description

About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government.

Position Summary:

The Sous Chef is a key culinary leader within Rice Hospitality, supporting daily kitchen operations across both retail dining concepts and residential dining facilities, as well as catering and special events (if applicable). This role is responsible for supervising kitchen staff, maintaining food quality and consistency, and ensuring efficient production in a high-volume, multi-concept environment.

Work Schedule:

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Must be available to work any shift required based on operational needs

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds several times daily
• Requires standing or walking up to eight hours per day

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years of culinary experience in high-volume retail, residential dining, or institutional foodservice environments
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience required

Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles
• Advanced culinary skills, including knife work, seasoning, tasting, and flavor evaluation