Sous Chef

Q39; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Q39 LLC in Lees Summit, MO is seeking a Sous Chef to lead back-of-house operations, maintain high food quality, and ensure adherence to recipes, procedures, and health standards.

You will train and manage kitchen staff, handle daily ordering and line checks, and strive for top scores on Ecosure and local health inspections while driving a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must lead back-of-house operations with a focus on quality and safety.
• Experience managing kitchen staff and coordinating with a Kitchen Manager.
• Knowledge of barbecue cooking standards and recipe adherence.

Responsibilities

• Pitmaster Leadership – Prepare and cook barbecue meats daily according to Q39 recipes, portioning, and cooking standards, ensuring consistent food quality.
• Team Management – Train, develop, and oversee back-of-house staff, provide coaching on performance, safety, and teamwork, and assist the Kitchen Manager with labor scheduling and shift coverage.
• Inventory & Ordering – Place orders, maintain pars, verify deliveries for quality and accuracy, and monitor food cost and waste through portion control and standard procedures.
• Equipment & Facility Oversight – Ensure smokers and all kitchen equipment are clean, operational, and maintained per preventative maintenance programs.
• Compliance & Safety – Lead adherence to all federal, state, county, and municipal health and safety regulations; implement corrective actions for policy violations.
• Daily Operations – Complete line checks, coordinate with management on quality, resolve operational issues, and document incidents, repairs, and employee performance using 7Shifts.
• Continuous Improvement – Support execution of all Q39 guidelines, recommend performance enhancements, and ensure consistent implementation of back-of-house procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Food Preparation

Quality Control

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Cost Control

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Q39 LSMO - Lees Summit, MO 64081

Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $72,000.00 Salary/year

JOB SUMMARY: Sous Chef

Reports to: Restaurant Chef

Compensation: $62k-72k

Company: Q39 LLC

Job Purpose: Our passion is creating craveable, memorable dining experiences. The Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining exceptional food quality and cleanliness, ensuring adherence to Q39 recipes, procedures, and health standards. Leads and trains all back-of-house teams, drives a positive and productive work environment, completes daily ordering and line checks, and achieves targeted scores on Ecosure and local health inspections.

Key Accountabilities:

• Pitmaster Leadership – Prepare and cook barbecue meats daily according to Q39 recipes, portioning, and cooking standards, ensuring consistent food quality.
• Team Management – Train, develop, and oversee back-of-house staff, provide coaching on performance, safety, and teamwork, and assist the Kitchen Manager with labor scheduling and shift coverage.
• Inventory & Ordering – Place orders, maintain pars, verify deliveries for quality and accuracy, and monitor food cost and waste through portion control and standard procedures.
• Equipment & Facility Oversight – Ensure smokers and all kitchen equipment are clean, operational, and maintained per preventative maintenance programs.
• Compliance & Safety – Lead adherence to all federal, state, county, and municipal health and safety regulations; implement corrective actions for policy violations.
• Daily Operations – Complete line checks, coordinate with management on quality, resolve operational issues, and document incidents, repairs, and employee performance using 7Shifts.
• Continuous Improvement – Support execution of all Q39 guidelines, recommend performance enhancements, and ensure consistent implementation of back-of-house procedures.