Lead Sous Chef: High-Volume Kitchen & Team Leader

Kansas City Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Live! in Kansas City, MO is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations, ensuring top-quality dishes and a cohesive kitchen team. The role requires mentoring staff, maintaining cleanliness, and upholding the venue's standards.

The Sous Chef will manage inventory and food orders, monitor costs, and promote safe, compliant working conditions while collaborating with leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience supervising kitchen staff and managing inventory/food ordering in a high-volume kitchen.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Control and/or assist with day-to-day culinary operations.
• Assist with maintaining kitchen cleanliness, uniforms, and appearance standards.
• Uphold high quality of product and service standards.
• Control food costs through ordering, inventory, and cost reviews.
• Ensure a safe working environment and proper health standards.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff; lead by example.

Skills

Staff supervision

Inventory management

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kansas City Live! in Kansas City, MO is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations, ensuring top-quality dishes and a cohesive kitchen team. The role requires mentoring staff, maintaining cleanliness, and upholding the venue's standards.

The Sous Chef will manage inventory and food orders, monitor costs, and promote safe, compliant working conditions while collaborating with leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.