• Sous Chef for Folklore Spa

    Whim Hospitality (Dripping Springs, TX)


    Sous Chef – Spa Folklore

     

    Position Title: Sous Chef

     

    Department: Culinary / Spa

     

    Schedule: Daytime / Early Evening Only (No Late Nights) Weekends Required

     

    Typical Shift: 6:30am/7:00am – 4:00pm (dependent on service flow)

     

    Salary Range: $55,000- $60,000

    Position Overview

    The Sous Chef at Spa Folklore plays a pivotal role in supporting and elevating a health-forward, wellness-driven culinary program. Focused on freshness, balance, and beautiful simplicity, this role leads the day-to-day operations of the spa kitchen, ensuring consistent quality, organization, and guest-focused execution. Partnering closely with the Executive Chef team, the Sous Chef helps maintain a serene, efficient kitchen environment that champions clean eating, mindful hospitality, and a wellness-aligned workplace.

     

    Work–Life Balance & Schedule

     

    + Daytime-focused schedule — no late nights, no high-stress dinner pushes

    + Typical shift: 6:30am/7:00am – 4:00pm, depending on service flow

    + Spa closes by 7:00pm, supporting a sustainable work rhythm

    + Designed to foster work–life balance, wellness, and long-term longevity

    Key Responsibilities

    + Lead daily BOH operations in a calm, organized, wellness-driven kitchen.

    + Oversee prep, production, and execution with high standards for quality, detail, and consistency.

    + Ensure accurate recipe adherence, portion control, and plating consistency.

    + Manage ordering, inventory, and vendor communication.

    + Create and manage weekly schedules; support efficient labor planning.

    + Coach, mentor, and lead a small team within a positive, growth-minded, wellness-aligned culture.

    + Collaborate seamlessly with F&B leadership, spa management, and service teams.

    + Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment.

     

    Qualifications & Skills

     

    + Proven experience leading BOH operations in a health-forward or similar kitchen.

    + Strong culinary skills with an eye for quality, detail, and presentation.

    + Familiarity with seasonal, clean-ingredient cuisine.

    + Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.

    + Positive, growth-oriented attitude and ability to foster a well-aligned kitchen culture.

    + Highly organized, reliable, and able to maintain calm under service pressures.

     

    Ideal Candidate Profile

     

    + Experienced in running day-to-day operations while supporting a serene, wellness-driven kitchen.

    + Skilled in coaching and developing team members.

    + Passionate about health, nutrition, sustainability, and mindful cooking.

    + Thrives in a daytime, no-late-night work environment with predictable shifts.

     

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