Sous Chef

801 Chophouse; Frontenac (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses quarterly

Annual bonus

Disability insurance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

801 Chophouse is hiring a Sous Chef in Frontenac, MO to oversee kitchen operations in our upscale fast-casual restaurant. This full-time role supports a high-volume, guest-focused service with leadership across the BOH team and multiple stations.

Qualified candidates bring at least 2 years as a Sous Chef and 5 years in upscale dining, with strong cooking skills, menu development, and restaurant accounting familiarity. Competitive compensation with bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Sous Chef in a full-service upscale dining establishment.
• At least 5 years working in the kitchen of an upscale restaurant.
• Ability to work all stations on the line.
• Ability to draw upon invention and originality in creating new dishes and menu items.
• Understand restaurant accounting, inventory, and related paperwork.
• Remain calm, professional and provide leadership under pressure.
• Open availability including nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Communicate effectively with FOH & BOH in loud environments.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and assist with managing line cooks and BOH staff.
• Coordinate food orders to support timely delivery to tables.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and recipe consistency across stations.
• Lead by example and maintain high standards during high-volume service.
• Collaborate with FOH for menu execution and guest requests.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Station versatility

Menu development

Food safety

Communication

Calm under pressure

Open availability

Attendance reliable

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonuses (quarterly) based on restaurant performance
• Bonus (annual) based on individual performance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

801 Local St. Louis is hiring for a Sous Chef!

This is a full-time, restaurant management position that assists with overseeing the kitchen operations of our upscale, well-established fast-casual restaurant in Frontenac.

Position Requirements/Desired Experience for Sous Chef:

• Minimum of 2 years prior experience as Sous Chef for a full-service, high volume, upscale dining establishment.
• At least 5 years working in the kitchen of an upscale restaurant.
• Ability to work all stations on the line.
• Ability to draw upon invention, imagination, and originality in creating new dishes and menu items
• Ability to understand and develop proficiency in restaurant accounting & financials, including opening & closing paperwork, inventory, invoice entry, weekly submittals, etc.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and use good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to successfully work/manage kitchen service in a fast-paced / high stress environment while remaining calm, professional and providing effective leadership to BOH team
• Ability to handle knives, operate kitchen equipment, work with high heat/open flame
• Ability to follow recipe & presentation guidelines while maintaining proper food safety & sanitation standards
• Coordinate food orders to support timely / efficient delivery to each table.
• Meet special guest requests while ensuring same high-quality standards
• Ability to effectively communicate with both FOH & BOH teams in loud environment
• Must have open availability (Mon-Sun), including days, nights, weekends & some holidays
• Regular, predictable and reliable attendance

Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Physical ability to work on your feet, alertly, for extended periods of time
• Continuous use of hands and arms
• Continuous bending, reaching & twisting
• Physical ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to squat, kneel, and climb

Total Compensation

801 Restaurant Group offers a competitive compensation package. Sous Chef receives an annual base salary (amount depending on experience) - plus is eligible to participate in the Management Bonus program which provides for quarterly bonuses based on restaurant performance and an annual bonus based on individual performance.