Sous Chef HMG

Halls Chophouse ColumbiaColumbia, SC

About The Position

Halls Chophouse | Hall Management Group Halls Chophouse is seeking a proven, disciplined, and highly capable Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This role is designed for an experienced fine-dining, steakhouse professional who brings command, consistency, and operational excellence to the kitchen every day. This is a performance-driven leadership position within a high-volume, refined dining environment. Candidates should arrive prepared to operate as a senior leader from day one. This is not a developmental or stepping-stone role. Candidates must be comfortable operating within a peer-level leadership team and being held to uncompromising standards. Halls Chophouse is recognized for: A Service Before Self philosophy Prime beef and precise steakhouse execution High-volume service with uncompromising consistency A culture built on discipline, accountability, and hospitality Success in this environment requires technical mastery, leadership maturity, and composure under sustained pressure. The Sous Chef is a core member of the culinary leadership team, working in close partnership with the Executive Chef to uphold and advance Halls Chophouse standards. This role requires a chef who understands the full scope of fine-dining steakhouse operations—from product handling and execution to people leadership and operational discipline. This position is best suited for a chef who operates with an leader mindset, makes intentional decisions, and holds both themselves and their team to consistently high standards.

Requirements

  • A minimum of five (5) years in a culinary leadership role
  • Demonstrated fine-dining steakhouse experience (required)
  • Advanced knowledge of steakhouse execution in high-volume environments
  • Experience leading seasoned professionals in demanding service conditions
  • Strong communication skills and calm authority on the line
  • Personal accountability and pride in consistent excellence

Responsibilities

  • Lead BOH operations during service with precision, clarity, and control
  • Execute and enforce Halls Chophouse standards without compromise
  • Oversee steakhouse protein fabrication, seasoning, cooking, resting, and presentation
  • Maintain exceptional consistency across high-volume services
  • Coach and hold culinary teams accountable in a professional, direct manner
  • Uphold cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards at all times
  • Support operational disciplines including mise en place, ordering, inventory, and labor awareness
  • Step confidently into full kitchen leadership as required

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match
  • 50% dining discount across all Hall Management Group restaurants
  • Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

11-50 employees

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