Lead Chef & Menu Architect

Onyx South Partners; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Onyx South Partners seeks a Head Chef for its Kansas City, MO location. The role focuses on creating and managing menus, leading kitchen teams, and ensuring high-quality dining experiences.

You will design menus for diverse dietary needs, supervise staff, and manage sourcing, inventory, and costs while upholding food safety standards. A dynamic, team-based environment in Kansas City awaits with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of culinary experience with leadership roles.
• Degree in culinary arts or related field preferred.
• Experience with menu development and kitchen management required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute daily menus that highlight seasonal ingredients and creative flavors.
• Lead and mentor a team of chefs, ensuring training, motivation and performance.
• Oversee food costs, inventory and purchasing to maintain profitability and quality.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation and health-compliance.
• Collaborate with restaurant partners to understand their vision and bring it to life in the kitchen.
• Stay up-to-date with culinary trends and best practices to keep the menu fresh.

Skills

Head Chef

Leadership

Menu development

Kitchen management

Food safety

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Onyx South Partners seeks a Head Chef for its Kansas City, MO location. The role focuses on creating and managing menus, leading kitchen teams, and ensuring high-quality dining experiences.

You will design menus for diverse dietary needs, supervise staff, and manage sourcing, inventory, and costs while upholding food safety standards. A dynamic, team-based environment in Kansas City awaits with competitive benefits.