Oklahoma City
Job Description Sous Chef – Perle Mesta Perle Mesta is seeking a driven, detail-oriented Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This role is ideal for a chef who takes pride in precision, thrives in a high-standard kitchen, and is ready to grow alongside an accomplished Executive Chef and committed culinary team. As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in daily kitchen operations, supporting excellence on the line while helping lead, mentor, and inspire the team. This is a hands-on leadership position for a chef who values craft, consistency, and collaboration in a fast-paced, refined dining environment. What You’ll Do • Work closely with the Executive Chef on menu development, execution, and seasonal planning, • Oversee daily food preparation, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation standards, • Lead, train, and support kitchen staff while fostering a positive, disciplined kitchen culture, • Manage inventory, ordering, and product utilization to minimize waste, • Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and workplace standards, • Assist with recipe development, specials, and new menu initiatives, • Monitor food costs and support budgetary and operational efficiency goals What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a supervisory or leadership role, • Strong foundation in culinary techniques, execution, and organization, • Confident communicator with a team-first leadership mindset, • Ability to remain calm, focused, and decisive in high-volume service, • Solid knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, • Culinary degree or certification preferred, • A genuine passion for food, hospitality, and continuous growth Why Join Perle Mesta • Work in a refined, full-service restaurant with high culinary standards, • Collaborate with a thoughtful, growth-oriented leadership team, • Opportunities for creative contribution and leadership development, • Competitive compensation and room for professional advancement If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where your skills, voice, and ambition matter, we’d love to hear from you.