Fine-Dining Sous Chef — Leadership, Craft & Bonuses

801 Chophouse; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses (quarterly)

Annual bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

801 Chophouse Leawood is seeking a detail-oriented Sous Chef to help oversee kitchen operations in our renowned chophouse. The ideal candidate brings hospitality mindset, excellent communication, and a passion for fine service, food, and wine.

This full-time role requires leadership under pressure, the ability to work all stations, and strong knowledge of food safety, cost control, and menu development. You will collaborate with FOH/BOH teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years prior experience as Sous Chef for a full-service, high volume, high-end dining establishment.
• At least 5 years working in the kitchen of an upscale or fine dining restaurant.
• Ability to work all stations on the line.
• Ability to draw upon invention, imagination, and originality in creating new dishes and menu items
• Complete understanding/ proficiency in restaurant accounting & financials, including opening & closing paperwork, inventory, invoice entry, weekly submittals, etc.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and use good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to successfully work/manage kitchen service in a fast-paced / high stress environment while remaining calm, professional and providing effective leadership to BOH team
• Ability to handle knives, operate kitchen equipment, work with high heat/open flame
• Ability to follow recipe & presentation guidelines while maintaining proper food safety & sanitation standards
• Coordinate food orders to support timely / efficient delivery to each table.
• Meet special guest requests while ensuring same high-quality standards
• Ability to effectively communicate with both FOH & BOH teams in loud environment
• Must be available to work any day of the week (Mon-Sun), including nights, weekends & some holidays
• Regular, predictable and reliable attendance

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations in a busy, high-end dining environment.
• Lead BOH team and ensure consistent quality and service.
• Coordinate food orders to support timely delivery to each table and guest requests.

Skills

Leadership

Line cooking

Food safety

Communication

Menu development

Cost control

Hospitality

Job description

801 Chophouse Leawood is seeking a detail-oriented Sous Chef to help oversee kitchen operations in our renowned chophouse. The ideal candidate brings hospitality mindset, excellent communication, and a passion for fine service, food, and wine.

This full-time role requires leadership under pressure, the ability to work all stations, and strong knowledge of food safety, cost control, and menu development. You will collaborate with FOH/BOH teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences.