Elevated Sous Chef — Lead, Craft & Elevate Fine Dining

Kona Grill - Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses up to 10%

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Group Life and Disability Insurance

Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plan

Employee Dining Discounts

Job summary

Kona Grill - Denver is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and uphold the brand’s dining standards. You’ll supervise line cooks, ensure food quality, manage mise en place, and support a fast-paced service with accuracy and teamwork.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of culinary leadership in upscale settings, strong cost controls, knife skills, and a SERV Safe certification. This role offers growth opportunities and a competitive compensation package in Denver.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional culinary leadership in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food cost management, and inventory control.
• Excellent culinary skills with knowledge of sauces, stocks, proteins, and global cuisine.
• Ability to execute all kitchen positions and support line staff during peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of quality and consistency.
• Lead and oversee food production, ensuring dishes meet brand and presentation standards.
• Expedite orders to maintain a smooth, efficient service flow.
• Conduct daily line checks, including temperatures, freshness, and readiness.
• Assist in creating and executing daily specials aligned with seasonal trends.
• Ensure recipes, plating guides, and portioning are followed for consistency.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost management

Inventory control

Line supervision

Knife skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

SERV Safe Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kona Grill - Denver is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and uphold the brand’s dining standards. You’ll supervise line cooks, ensure food quality, manage mise en place, and support a fast-paced service with accuracy and teamwork.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of culinary leadership in upscale settings, strong cost controls, knife skills, and a SERV Safe certification. This role offers growth opportunities and a competitive compensation package in Denver.