Dexterra Group

hospitality

SousChef

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Sous Chef at Dexterra Group. Skills: food service operation leadership, culinary functions, food safety, quality, consistency, client satisfaction, leading and developing a high‑performing culinary team, menu planning, procurement, food production, staffing, training, compliance, resource management. Responsible for the food service operation at a Dexterra workforce accommodations facility. Provides strategic and hands‑on leadership across all culinary functions”

What You'll Achieve.

food safety; quality; consistency; client satisfaction at scale; delivering consistent, high‑quality food service throughout this growth; efficiency and cost control; high standards of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism

Industry & Context.

hospitality

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Culinary professional, with culinary education and/or Chef designation, Authorized to work in the United States, Advanced Food Safety or HACCP certification, Minimum 5 years of experience in the hospitality or food service industry, Minimum 5 years of experience in progressive culinary leadership roles, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, or workforce lodges, Demonstrated experience operating large‑volume food service environments, knowledge of menu costing, recipe card implementation, and cost controls, Advanced practical and theoretical knowledge across all kitchen areas: Hot Kitchen, Cold Kitchen, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery, Banquets and mass‑service operations, Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and food service systems, Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain culinary teams, A leadership style that demonstrates ownership, accountability, communication, and professionalism

What You'll Do.

Responsible for the food service operation at a Dexterra workforce accommodations facility

Provides strategic and hands‑on leadership across all culinary functions

and client satisfaction at scale

Leading and developing a high‑performing culinary team

Participates in menu planning

Maintaining strict adherence to Dexterra food safety standards

and quality expectations

and serving high‑quality rotational menus at scale

Leading the kitchen operation to safely and efficiently service 500+ guests daily

with rapid growth to 4

Ensuring strict adherence to food safety

and contractual scope requirements

Enforcing compliance with Dexterra Food Safety programs

including FOODSAFE and HACCP

and mentoring the entire culinary team

Supervising kitchen staff productivity

and compliance with policies and procedures

and chemical resources to ensure efficiency and cost control

and bi‑weekly inventory counts

Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness

Serving clients and guests in a personable

and service‑oriented manner

Supporting the Executive Chef with culinary input related to planning

and operational execution

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Leading, training, developing, and mentoring the entire culinary team; Supervising kitchen staff productivity, performance, and compliance with policies and procedures; Supporting the Executive Chef with culinary input related to planning, forecasting, and operational execution

Communication Scope

communication

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