Art-Driven Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu Craft

Ennismore; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels in St Louis is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to lead the line, mentor cooks, and partner with the CDC and EC on menu execution. You will own service periods, supervise staff, and ensure consistent quality across all stations.

Candidates should have at least two years in fine dining, solid cooking and knife skills, strong English communication, and a clean, professional appearance. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a fine dining restaurant.
• Understanding of professional cooking and knife handling.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling processes.
• Excellent communication; must read, speak, and understand English.
• Clean, professional appearance.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Owns service period and crew.
• Multifaceted with eyes on all kitchen activities.
• Knows strengths/weaknesses and delegates with clear expectations.
• Assists line staff with recipe techniques and prep questions.
• Abreast of menu changes during service.
• Relays important service information to staff (menu changes, assignments, events).
• Ensures stewarding follow opening/closing side work; coordinates with CDC.
• Maintains clean walk-ins & dry storage.
• Orders daily and weekly products with CDC.
• Stays aware of food and labor costs and helps control them.
• Collaborates with CDC/EC on menu development.

Skills

Two years in fine dining

Professional cooking & knife skills

English communication

Job description

21c Museum Hotels in St Louis is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to lead the line, mentor cooks, and partner with the CDC and EC on menu execution. You will own service periods, supervise staff, and ensure consistent quality across all stations.

Candidates should have at least two years in fine dining, solid cooking and knife skills, strong English communication, and a clean, professional appearance. A background check is required.