Sous Chef - Kansas City Live!

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Xfinity Live! in Kansas City, MO is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations in a fast‑paced venue. You will supervise kitchen staff, uphold quality standards, and enforce safety and hygiene policies.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years of supervisory experience in a high‑volume kitchen, excellent communication, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a consistent, high‑quality guest experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; culinary certifications preferred.
• 1–2 years supervising kitchen staff in a high-volume setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations per company policies.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and professional image.
• Manage BOH inventory and food ordering; monitor costs.
• Ensure food safety and health department standards.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff.
• Lead by example to inspire team.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team supervision

Time management

Communication

Evening/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MO No Other Pub
1370 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

Sous Chef Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Control and/or assist with the day-to-day culinary operations of the venue within the policies and guidelines set forth by the company, including the ensurance of appropriate levels of staffing.
• Assist with maintaining a professional company image, including kitchen cleanliness, proper uniforms and appearance standards.
• Uphold consistent product and service standards of the highest quality.
• Control and/or assist with the control of BOH food costs through appropriate ordering, maintaining weekly inventory, reviewing financial reports and taking appropriate actions.
• Ensure a safe working environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness in compliance with Company and Health Department standards.
• Recruit, interview and hire supervisory and hourly team members; supervise and motivate; take disciplinary action and recommend terminating hourly team members when necessary.
• Train employees, as assigned, in an ongoing basis.
• Lead by example to other team members and mentor new staff.

Sous Chef Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required. Culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience of supervising and/or managing kitchen staff and working with inventory and food ordering, in a high-volume kitchen.
• Exude confidence in cooking skills and abilities.
• Proven ability to lead a team and communicate efficiently, both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

The Sous Chef position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Moving about the kitchen in a safe and secure manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Bending, stooping, standing and kneeling.
• Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area.

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