Lead Sous Chef — Culinary Leader & Menu Innovator

Kansas City Embassy Suites - Atrium Hospitality; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

DailyPay

Job summary

Kansas City Embassy Suites - Atrium Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Kansas City, MO. You will steer daily culinary operations, ensuring top-tier quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

You will supervise staff, contribute to menu development, and manage costs while maintaining strict health and safety standards. Atrium offers growth, benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience with hands-on kitchen leadership.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• Culinary certification preferred and valued.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading, training, and scheduling a high-performing kitchen team.
• Prepare and present meals that meet Atrium’s standards of quality, consistency, and taste.
• Monitor performance and production flow to maintain top-tier results and guest satisfaction.
• Assist in menu creation to deliver innovation while aligning with productivity and cost goals.
• Ensure all storage and prep areas meet health code and cleanliness standards.
• Participate in projects to improve kitchen operations and culinary excellence.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team supervision

Menu development

Food safety

Costing knowledge

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

Kansas City Embassy Suites - Atrium Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Kansas City, MO. You will steer daily culinary operations, ensuring top-tier quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

You will supervise staff, contribute to menu development, and manage costs while maintaining strict health and safety standards. Atrium offers growth, benefits, and a supportive team environment.