Executive Chef - Lead High-Volume Pub Kitchen

Kansas City Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McFadden's Sports Saloon seeks an Executive Chef to lead the day-to-day culinary operations for a high-volume venue in Kansas City. You will manage staffing, inventory, costing, and ensure top-quality food and guest experience.

You'll drive kitchen standards, safety, sanitation, and training, while maintaining strong relationships with front-of-house team. Evening/weekend availability is required in a fast-paced sports bar setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred.
• 2–4 years experience supervising or managing kitchen staff and handling inventory/food ordering in a high-volume kitchen.
• Exude confidence in cooking skills.
• Good people management, communication, and listening skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Motivation, attention to detail, and passion for teaching others.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Control day-to-day culinary operations and staffing levels as per company policies.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, professional image, and proper uniforms.
• Maintain accurate costing and documentation of all dishes.
• Establish inventory procedures and determine minimum/maximum stock levels.
• Ensure security/storage of food/bev, minimize waste and pilferage.
• Maintain and clean all kitchen equipment; notify maintenance as needed.
• Resolve employee conflicts and customer issues; rally staff during peak times.
• Interact with guests; be friendly and resolve service concerns.
• Ensure high quality product and service standards from kitchen staff.
• Control food costs through ordering, inventory review, and cost management.
• Communicate cooking standards and methods to staff; issue clear orders.
• Maintain safe working environment and sanitation per health codes.
• Create and manage schedules, shipments, and cleaning routines.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and supervise staff; discipline when necessary.
• Train employees and mentor new team members.

Skills

Staff supervision

Inventory control

Food ordering

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary arts courses or related degree

Job description

McFadden's Sports Saloon seeks an Executive Chef to lead the day-to-day culinary operations for a high-volume venue in Kansas City. You will manage staffing, inventory, costing, and ensure top-quality food and guest experience.

You'll drive kitchen standards, safety, sanitation, and training, while maintaining strong relationships with front-of-house team. Evening/weekend availability is required in a fast-paced sports bar setting.