Lead Sous Chef - High-Volume Coastal Kitchen

The Post Oak; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career growth

Dining discounts

Health plans

Dental and vision

Life and STD

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Bristol Seafood Restaurants brand seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in running a high-volume kitchen, ensuring quality and food safety. You will lead culinary staff, assist in menu execution, and maintain excellent guest experiences in a refined seafood dining setting.

In this role, you will train staff, manage operations, control costs, and uphold sanitation standards while delivering consistent, top-tier service during daily service.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary management in a high-volume full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations, supervision, inventory, and cost controls.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Stable, progressive work history with strong work ethic.
• Graduation from an accredited culinary program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and ensure guest satisfaction with a Do Whatever It Takes attitude.
• Assist Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff through training and oversight.
• Help meet labor and cost objectives through planning and execution.
• Oversee inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation and OSHA-compliant work areas.

Skills

Culinary management

Staff supervision

Inventory controls

Food cost management

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Education

Culinary school graduate

Job description

The Bristol Seafood Restaurants brand seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in running a high-volume kitchen, ensuring quality and food safety. You will lead culinary staff, assist in menu execution, and maintain excellent guest experiences in a refined seafood dining setting.

In this role, you will train staff, manage operations, control costs, and uphold sanitation standards while delivering consistent, top-tier service during daily service.