Sous Chef - Kansas City Live! Besos

Live; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Live is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee day-to-day culinary operations and help maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness, and professionalism in the kitchen. The role includes managing staff, coordinating with BOH on inventory and costs, and ensuring safety and health compliance.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of supervisory kitchen experience, strong cooking confidence, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; culinary arts courses or related degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience supervising kitchen staff and managing inventory and food ordering in a high-volume kitchen.
• Proven ability to lead a team and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsabilités

• Control and/or assist with day-to-day culinary operations within policies and guidelines.
• Maintain professional kitchen image including cleanliness and uniform standards.
• Uphold high quality product and service standards.
• Control BOH food costs through ordering, inventory and financial reviews.
• Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with health standards.
• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness.
• Recruit, interview and hire supervisory and hourly staff; supervise and motivate; disciplinary actions as needed.
• Train employees regularly.
• Lead by example and mentor new staff.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organization

Cooking skills

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Description

Sous Chef

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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