Lead Sous Chef: High-Volume Kitchen & Events

State Technical College of Missouri; Missouri; Sur place; USD 46 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State Technical College of Missouri is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and menu development in a high-volume restaurant setting located at Osage View, Linn MO.

The role requires strong culinary and leadership skills, with experience in catering events for 150+ guests, and availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Expect collaborative teamwork and a focus on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to complete upon hire.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant in a Sous Chef or back of house management role.
• Excellent culinary and knife skills.
• Experience in prepping and executing catering events for 150 people or more.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and to think and act quickly in the event of an emergency.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and train staff that have less experience.
• Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays according to the needs of the restaurant.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, food preparation and menu development.
• Supervise, train and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to established recipes, quality standards and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards in all areas of the kitchen.
• Oversee inventory levels, ordering, labeling, and proper storage of ingredients and supplies.
• Utilize the FIFO method to ensure freshness and high quality of food.
• Step into leadership of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Collaborate with front of house staff to ensure smooth service and guests’ satisfaction.
• Monitor food costs and maintains organized and up-to-date inventory records, tracking usage, waste, and variances.

Connaissances

ServSafe Certification

Kitchen leadership

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Catering events

Customer service

Leadership

Night shifts

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

State Technical College of Missouri is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and menu development in a high-volume restaurant setting located at Osage View, Linn MO.

The role requires strong culinary and leadership skills, with experience in catering events for 150+ guests, and availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Expect collaborative teamwork and a focus on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.