Executive Sous Chef

True Food Kitchen; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Dining discounts

Gym membership discount

Pet insurance

Pre-paid legal support

Early access to true perks

Job summary

True Food Kitchen is seeking an experienced chef/manager to oversee high-volume kitchen operations. You will ensure food quality, safety, and timely service while guiding BOH staff and coordinating with FOH teams.

You will manage costs, labor, and inventory to optimize profitability, participating in hiring and staff development to maintain top-tier dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Leads back-of-house teams with clear direction and accountability.
• Manages P&L to maximize profits through food cost and labor controls.
• Monitors inventory and ordering to prevent waste and shortages.
• Tracks payroll hours and ensures compliance with state laws.

Responsibilities

• Open and close kitchen operations and conduct line checks with proper documentation.
• Coordinate with BOH and FOH to uphold True Food Kitchen standards.
• Lead hiring and development of back-of-house staff and monitor payroll hours.
• Collaborate on P&L management to optimize profits, cost, and labor efficiency.
• Oversee ordering and invoicing of products and ensure communication with FOH.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Food cost control

Inventory management

Payroll reporting

Job description

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We’re a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

WHO WE'RE INVITING TO THE TABLE

• Opens and closes the line, performs precise line checks and facility walks, EcoSure with proper documentation to adhere to company standards and addresses any deficiencies.
• Runs high volume service periods from the expo or wheel position to ensure food quality and presentation is up to TFK standards.
• Performs with BOH and FOH team, precise line checks and facility walks with proper follow up and documentation and participates with all EcoSure & Health inspections, ensuring a safe production environment.
• Responsible for the hiring and development of back of house employees; managing their schedules and reporting payroll hours in compliance to company standards and state laws.
• Partners with EC on managing the P&L to assist in maximizing the profts through food cost management, labor, inventory control and performance of the restaurant.
• Assists in the ordering and invoicing of product.
• Consistent open communication with FOH team to ensure adherence of TFK guidelines.

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• Have a strong passion for culinary excellence, and you are exceptionally detailed.
• Are resilient in stressful situations and always able to handle last minute requests.
• For more than3years, as a chef, you’ve been a key ingredient in the success of a full service, high-volume restaurant.
• Have advanced knowledge and understanding of financial aspects of business operations.
• Are caring, self-motivated and exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• Competitive Compensation Package with quarterly bonus
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye & more)
• FSA options for child care assistance
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Gym membership discount
• Pre-paid legal support
• 401K and TRUE Matching
• Dining discounts and family meals
• Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot

As such, True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

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