Sous Chef at The Block St Louis Park

Duke’S on 7; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Meals and Employee Discounts

Hands-on leadership development

Job summary

Duke’S on 7 in Saint Louis Park is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef who leads a high-volume kitchen, mentors the crew, and drives service with energy and focus. This role offers a Chef in Training pathway toward an Executive Chef position, based on performance and readiness to lead the kitchen.

Join Craft & Crew Hospitality and pursue hands-on leadership development with opportunities to advance as you grow your culinary career. Elevate the team and the guest experience every shift.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills and experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Clear communication and dependable follow-through.
• Ability to stay organized during busy service.
• Willingness to coach and uphold standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead service: Direct kitchen execution during shifts, maintaining quality, timing, and presentation.
• Develop your crew: Train and coach BOH team members, provide clear feedback, and hold the team accountable.
• Stay hands-on: Jump into prep, the line, or wherever support is needed.
• Support kitchen performance: Assist with ordering, inventory, food cost, and waste control.
• Maintain standards: Ensure food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and product organization.
• Work as one team: Communicate with FOH leadership to keep service running smoothly.
• Improve the operation: Bring ideas, solve problems, and help build routines for success.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Job description

Lead a strong kitchen team-and build toward running your own kitchen.

The Block is looking for a hands-on Sous Chef who takes pride in great food, supports their crew, and brings focus and energy to a busy service. If you enjoy coaching others, holding high standards, and making every shift better, we'd love to meet you.

For someone interested in advancing, we'd love to make this a Chef in Training opportunity, with hands-on development aimed at preparing you to step into the Executive Chef role. Advancement will depend on your interest, performance, and readiness to lead the kitchen.

What We Offer

• $63,000-$65,000 annual salary, based on experience

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Meals and Employee Discounts

• Hands-on leadership development and opportunities to grow within Craft & Crew Hospitality

A Little About Us

The Block is part of Craft & Crew Hospitality, a restaurant group bringing craft food and spirits to fun, welcoming spaces that reflect our communities, guests, and teams. We're known for great food, creative cocktails, and dog-friendly patios-and we know the people behind the experience make it all happen.

We value teamwork, crew development, guest satisfaction, creativity, and growth. We want our team members to build their skills, contribute ideas, and see a future with us.

What You'll Do

Working alongside the Chef, you'll help lead daily kitchen operations and set the tone for a productive, organized, and supportive workplace. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead service: Direct kitchen execution during assigned shifts, keeping quality, timing, and presentation consistent.

• Develop your crew: Train and coach BOH team members, provide clear feedback, and hold the team accountable.

• Stay hands-on: Jump into prep, the line, or wherever your support is needed.

• Support kitchen performance: Assist with ordering, inventory, prep planning, food cost, and waste control.

• Maintain standards: Keep food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and product organization a priority.

• Work as one team: Communicate with FOH leadership to keep service running smoothly and resolve guest concerns.

• Improve the operation: Bring ideas, solve problems, and help build routines that set the team up for success.

Grow Toward Executive Chef

Interested in leading the kitchen? We'll help you build on your culinary experience and develop the skills needed to oversee the full operation, including:

• Kitchen staffing, scheduling, and team development

• Ordering, inventory, food cost, and labor management

• Menu planning, costing, and execution

• Operational planning, accountability, and leadership decisions

You’ll gain increasing responsibility as your skills grow, with the goal of preparing you for the Executive Chef role within a year.

What You Bring

• Strong culinary skills and experience in a high-volume kitchen

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred

• Clear communication, sound judgment, and dependable follow-through

• The ability to stay organized and focused during a busy service

• A willingness to coach, give feedback, and uphold standards

• A team-first attitude and an interest in continuing to learn