Sous Chef - Fine Dining

801 Chophouse; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses (quarterly)

Annual bonus

Disability insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

801 Chophouse Des Moines is hiring a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations in our downtown Des Moines restaurant. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly motivated, and possess a strong sense of hospitality with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Requirements include 2+ years as a Sous Chef in a full-service, high-end dining setting, 5+ years in upscale kitchens, ability to work all line stations, and proficiency in restaurant accounting and inventory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years prior experience as Sous Chef in a full-service, high-end dining establishment.
• At least 5 years working in the kitchen of an upscale restaurant.
• Ability to work all stations on the line and lead BOH staff.
• Strong hospitality, communication and leadership under high pressure.
• Understanding of restaurant accounting, opening/closing, inventory and invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain high culinary standards.
• Lead, schedule and mentor BOH staff across all stations.
• Coordinate food orders and ensure timely, accurate delivery to tables.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and portion control guidelines.
• Collaborate with FOH to deliver exemplary guest service.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

multitasking

Tools

Accounting proficiency

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 Chophouse Des Moines is hiring for a Sous Chef!

This is a full-time, restaurant management position that assists with overseeing the kitchen operations of our well-established and highly regarded chophouse in downtown Des Moines. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly motivated professional chef with a strong sense of hospitality, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a true passion for fine service, food and wine.

Position Requirements/Desired Experience for Sous Chef:

• Minimum of 2 years prior experience as Sous Chef for a full-service, high volume, high-end dining establishment.
• At least 5 years working in the kitchen of an upscale or fine dining restaurant.
• Ability to work all stations on the line.
• Ability to draw upon invention, imagination, and originality in creating new dishes and menu items
• Complete understanding/ 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 be available to work any day of the week (Mon-Sun), including 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.