Sous Chef

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee back of house operations, manage team members, and ensure quality food production. This role offers excellent earning potential, comprehensive training, and opportunities for growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent earning potential

Attainable bonuses paid every other pay period

Comprehensive training

Two paid vacations annually

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance

401k with company match

Opportunities for growth with new store openings

Holiday closures on Christmas and Thanksgiving

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of high-volume, full-service restaurant management experience.
• Experience in butchering preferred.
• Experience in scratch kitchen operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in all areas of responsibility.
• Manage back of house team members and operations.
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Pressure Management

Education

High-volume Restaurant Management Experience

Job description

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Our Sous Chefs partner with the Executive Chef to provide direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling, and providing feedback on job performance. The Sous Chefs are responsible for butchering and portion control, additionally supervising team members who have been certified in butchering duties. Excellent communication skills are essential, as they manage back of house team members and handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, staffing, ordering, and inventory. They oversee all back of house operations and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR.

What we expect of you:

• Support to the Executive Chef in all areas of responsibility
• Manage back of house team members, operations, and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR
• Provide direction and training to team members through coaching, counseling, and feedback
• Responsible for ordering produce, seafood, and main food supplies
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory in collaboration with the team
• Schedule back of house team members
• Participate in team development through interviewing and hiring to meet staffing goals
• Supervise and participate in butchering and portion control on each shift
• Create a positive environment that promotes quality food and maintains a neat, clean, and organized kitchen

What’s in it for you:

• Excellent earning potential
• Attainable bonuses paid every other pay period
• Comprehensive training
• Two paid vacations annually
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Opportunities for growth with new store openings
• Holiday closures on Christmas and Thanksgiving; early closures on the Fourth of July and Christmas Eve

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of high-volume, full-service restaurant management experience
• Passionate, motivated, and industry committed
• Ability to stay calm and composed under pressure
• Self-motivated with professional appearance
• Experience in butchering preferred
• Experience in scratch kitchen operations preferred

If you seek growth, learning, and a supportive team environment, apply today with Firebirds!

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.