Hands-On Sous Chef & Kitchen Team Leader

30hop American Bar & Kitchen; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical insurance 50% employee premium

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) plan with discretionary match

Dining discount for you and guests

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

30hop Restaurant & Bar in Coralville, IA is seeking a Sous Chef to join our leadership team. You will partner with the Executive Chef to guide day-to-day kitchen operations, coach staff, and uphold high food quality and execution standards.

This full-time role emphasizes hands-on leadership, teamwork, and improving overall Guest experiences, with compensation of $60,000-$65,000 annually plus quarterly incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of back-of-house restaurant management experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience managing food quality, labor, inventory, and cost controls.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule of approximately 45-50 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and promote accountability throughout the back-of-house team.
• Support consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and execution during every shift.
• Coach, mentor, and develop kitchen team members through regular feedback and recognition.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, and retention of back-of-house employees.
• Lead pre-shift communication and make sure the kitchen team is prepared for service.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and restaurant leadership to manage labor, inventory, ordering, and food costs.
• Support back-of-house scheduling based on staffing levels, business trends, and special events.
• Maintain high standards for kitchen cleanliness, organization, food safety, sanitation, and equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with weekly and monthly inventory counts.
• Provide hands-on leadership during high-volume shifts and help keep kitchen operations running efficiently.
• Support performance reviews, coaching conversations, and employee development.
• Communicate and collaborate with front-of-house leadership to support smooth restaurant operations.
• Identify equipment maintenance and repair needs and communicate them promptly.
• Complete required administrative and operational responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency, team performance, and the overall Guest experience.
• Attend leadership meetings and support company initiatives.
• Complete other duties as needed to support restaurant operations

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

30hop Restaurant & Bar in Coralville, IA is seeking a Sous Chef to join our leadership team. You will partner with the Executive Chef to guide day-to-day kitchen operations, coach staff, and uphold high food quality and execution standards.

This full-time role emphasizes hands-on leadership, teamwork, and improving overall Guest experiences, with compensation of $60,000-$65,000 annually plus quarterly incentive opportunities.