Back-of-House Sous Chef: Leadership, Quality & Inventory

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Creve Coeur (MO)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is seeking a Sous Chef to lead our back-of-house team in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. The role emphasizes quality food, organization, and a positive kitchen culture, with responsibilities spanning supervision, training, and daily operations.

You will handle ordering, inventory, scheduling, and staffing to ensure efficient food production for FIREBAR® and the restaurant.

Qualifications

2 years full-service restaurant experience in a management position.
Solid communication and organizational skills.
Working kitchen knowledge—including butchering and portion control.
Expert in Iconic Hospitality standards.

Responsibilities

Provides support to Executive Chef in all areas of responsibility.
Manages back of house team members, operations, and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®.
Provides direction, discipline and training to team members by coaching, counseling, and providing feedback and termination recommendations.
Accountable for ordering and receiving produce, seafood, and main food orders.
Conducts daily / bi-weekly inventory with team.
Responsible for scheduling back of house team members.
Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain staffing goals.
Supervises and participates in butchering and portion control on each shift.
Responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean and organized kitchen.