Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchens, Profit & Guest Experience

The Capital Grille; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid short-term disability and

Paid vacation and flex days

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase program

Employee discount program

Job summary

The Capital Grille in Clayton, MO is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering top-tier, high-volume cuisine in an upscale setting.

You will lead a culinary team, uphold strict food safety standards, and drive guest satisfaction and profitability through consistent execution and a passion for service.

This role includes mentoring staff, managing line stations, and ensuring menu items are prepared with excellence and consistency.

Qualifications

• Proven success as Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role in a high-volume upscale venue.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and service.
• Proven ability to develop and lead a team.
• Knowledge of systems, methods and processes that ensure great execution.
• Stable job history showing upward career progression.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef to ensure menu items are executed with excellence.
• Lead a culinary team, maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Contribute to restaurant profitability through consistent quality and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team development

High-volume service

Wine knowledge

Job description

The Capital Grille in Clayton, MO is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering top-tier, high-volume cuisine in an upscale setting.

You will lead a culinary team, uphold strict food safety standards, and drive guest satisfaction and profitability through consistent execution and a passion for service.

This role includes mentoring staff, managing line stations, and ensuring menu items are prepared with excellence and consistency.