Sous Chef

Benefits

• Bonuses (quarterly) based on restaurant performance
• Bonus (annual) based on individual performance
• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Seeking a Talented Sous Chef: 801 Chophouse Leawood is hiring for a Sous Chef! This is a full-time, restaurant management position responsible for assisting with the kitchen operations of a high-end, well-established and respected chophouse in Leawood, Kansas.

801 restaurants are team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, and guest-centric environments with the highest quality food.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly motivated and skilled professional chef with a strong sense of hospitality, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a true passion for fine service, food and wine.

• Ability to work all stations on the line.
• Ability to draw upon invention, imagination, and originality in creating new dishes and menu items.
• Complete understanding / proficiency in R365 accounting & financial system, including opening & closing paperwork, inventory, invoice entry, weekly submittals, etc.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and use good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to successfully work/manage kitchen service in a fast-paced / high stress environment while remaining calm, professional and providing effective leadership to BOH team.
• Ability to handle knives, operate kitchen equipment, work with high heat/open flame.
• Ability to follow recipe & presentation guidelines while maintaining proper food safety & sanitation standards.
• Coordinate food orders to support timely / efficient delivery to each table.
• Meet special guest requests while ensuring same high-quality standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both FOH and BOH teams in loud environment.
• Must be available 7 days per week, including nights, weekends & some holidays.
• Regular, predictable and reliable attendance.

• Minimum of 2 years prior experience as Sous Chef for a full-service, high volume, high-end dining establishment.
• At least 5 years working in the kitchen of an upscale or fine dining restaurant.
• Proficiency in coordinating with all kitchen stations.
• Strong leadership, hospitality, and communication skills.
• Complete understanding / proficiency in R365 accounting & financial system, including opening & closing paperwork, inventory, invoice entry, weekly submittals, etc.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and use good judgment under pressure.
• Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: ability to work on your feet for extended periods; continuous use of hands and arms; continuous bending, reaching & twisting; ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs; ability to squat, kneel, and climb.