Lead Sous Chef - Culinary Leadership & Team Mentorship

American Food & Vending; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and VSA

Ongoing training and development

Bonus programs for eligible positions

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef in Webster Groves, MO to support the Chef and Executive Chef in daily culinary services. You will work with culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed, while coordinating food stations and catering events.

The role requires leadership experience, strong time management, and the ability to supervise kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality preferred.
• Three years experience in a similar culinary leadership role (retail, hotels, business, or education dining).
• Experience planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development.
• Strong time management, multitasking, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of local and state food safety regulations.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, and bend daily.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with all culinary points of service including food stations and catering events.
• Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff.
• Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food safety protocols are met.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized, maintain production records and equipment.
• May cover a shift or station during peak operation hours.
• Meet daily with Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Staff supervision

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Culinary degree from an accredited culinary association

Tools

Catering systems

Inventory systems

Job description

American Dining Creations is seeking a Sous Chef in Webster Groves, MO to support the Chef and Executive Chef in daily culinary services. You will work with culinary staff to ensure recipes and safety standards are followed, while coordinating food stations and catering events.

The role requires leadership experience, strong time management, and the ability to supervise kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.