Executive Sous Chef

ISS Facility Services - North America; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Leave program

Job summary

ISS/Guckenheimer is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Kansas City, MO to lead culinary operations for the client, ensuring high quality and compliance with health and safety standards. You will manage a team, oversee purchasing, and optimize food service delivery to meet client expectations.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, understanding of HACCP, and ability to train staff, while maintaining a positive customer-focused approach and adherence to budgets and policies.

Qualifications

• Culinary arts degree preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume food service environment.
• Training in HACCP processes and food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing, preparation, and execution of high-quality, cost-effective food service.
• Hire, train, and schedule staff; participate in corporate training and staff development programs.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records within operating budget.

Skills

Culinary experience

HACCP

Merchandising & marketing

Communication

Pastry experience

Sushi experience

Education

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

Key Purpose

As the Executive Sous Chef, you are the brand representative of Guckenheimer for your team and for your client. You are leading a team and responsible for efficiently overseeing culinary and operation functions within the guidelines established by the client organization, health department, state regulations as well as Guckenheimer’s standards and expectations.

Key Purpose

As the Executive Sous Chef, you are the brand representative of Guckenheimer for your team and for your client. You are leading a team and responsible for efficiently overseeing culinary and operation functions within the guidelines established by the client organization, health department, state regulations as well as Guckenheimer’s standards and expectations.

Success Criteria

• Effective Team building
• Solve any customer complaints or issues
• Follow all food safety regulations Staff scheduling
• Hire and training new employees

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Culinary Arts degree preferred
• Culinary experience in a similar volume food service establishment
• Food service training with experience in food preparation techniques according to HACCP processes and recommendations
• Understands restaurant merchandising and marketing for service preparation and presentation
• Effectively communicate and present information to customers, clients, and employees
• Pastry and Sushi Experience

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the purchasing, preparation, and execution of high-quality, cost-effective food service
• Hire, train, and schedule staff. Participate in corporate training and be involved in staff development programs
• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely accounting and financial records within your operating budget
• Maintain sanitary and safe operation in accordance with Federal, State, and local health regulations. This includes following HACCP guidelines to prevent food borne illnesses
• Represent the company in a courteous, friendly manner. Engage with your customers, listen to feedback, and make changes to better meet the needs of both clients and customers

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work up to 8 hours a day on your feet, excluding breaks
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs
• Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code
• Employee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods

HSEQ Compliance

All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

ISS offers full time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The annual salary range for this position is $71364.00 per year - $71364.00 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.

As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.

Employment with ISS/Guckenheimer may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and, where appliable, a drug and/or alcohol screening, in accordance with applicable laws and Company requirements.