Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Seafood Kitchen

The Post Oak; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Dining discounts

Health plans

Dental/vision

PTO

Monthly bonus

Job summary

Bristol Seafood Restaurants is seeking a Sous Chef in Kansas City to support the Executive Chef in managing a high-volume kitchen, training staff, and maintaining top quality and safety standards. You will play a key role in menu execution and ensuring consistent guest satisfaction through hands-on leadership.

Join a team focused on upscale seafood dining, quality service, and a collaborative culture that rewards performance with opportunities for growth and a discretionary bonus potential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary management in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost.
• Clear communication, leadership and conflict-resolution skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in a high-volume kitchen to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff, training, and development.
• Monitor labor and other costs, ensuring budget adherence.
• Oversee weekly/monthly inventories and food/supplies ordering.
• Maintain sanitation and OSHA-compliant work areas.

Skills

Culinary management

Back of house supervision

Inventory control

Cost management

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Culinary program graduate

Job description

Bristol Seafood Restaurants is seeking a Sous Chef in Kansas City to support the Executive Chef in managing a high-volume kitchen, training staff, and maintaining top quality and safety standards. You will play a key role in menu execution and ensuring consistent guest satisfaction through hands-on leadership.

Join a team focused on upscale seafood dining, quality service, and a collaborative culture that rewards performance with opportunities for growth and a discretionary bonus potential.