Executive Sous Chef

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision within 30 days

Company match retirement savings

50% dining discount at Fox Restaurant概

Discounts at The Cheesecake Factory & 

Gympass discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Flower Child in Leawood (a Fox Restaurant Concepts brand) seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead high-volume operations and elevate guest dining experiences. You will manage shifts, control costs, and drive quality with a passionate culinary team.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years management in busy restaurants, strong financial acumen, and the ability to mentor staff while maintaining exceptional service and food standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Understand business operations and financials.
• Manage shifts including scheduling and planning.
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations.
• Understand flavors, aromas, and ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations for Flower Child in Leawood.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness.
• Manage on-the-fly requests with poise in a high-volume setting.
• Oversee scheduling, daily decisions, and planning.
• Utilize POS systems and OpenTable for reservations.

Skills

Restaurant management

Operational budgeting

Team leadership

Guest service excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

OpenTable

Job description

Compensation Range

$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 / year + 10% Bonus Opportunity

Hiring – Executive Sous Chef

Hiring Immediately

Why Flower Child?

• Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days of employment
• Retirement savings program with company match
• 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations
• Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
• Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off

Who we are:

Flower Child is a part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative concepts founded in 1998. Our menu is devoted to veggies, grains, fruits, and healthy proteins, and we’re focused on real food. At Flower Child, we’re committed to happiness and great service. If you’re passionate about convenient, nutritious eating and you love to make people smile, this is the place for you.

What you’ll do:

• Must have 3+years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team
• Drive continuous improvement

Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.