Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment seeks a Sous Chef to lead the venue's culinary operations in Kansas City. The role emphasizes staffing, maintaining cleanliness and professional image, and ensuring top-tier product quality.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage inventories, and mentor new team members, while ensuring safety and adherence to health standards. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required; culinary certification or related degree is preferred.
• 1–2 years of supervising or managing kitchen staff in a high-volume kitchen.
• Demonstrated confidence in cooking skills and abilities.
• Proven ability to lead a team and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Control and/or assist with day-to-day culinary operations within company policies; ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Maintain professional image, kitchen cleanliness, and appearance standards.
• Uphold high quality product and service standards.
• Manage BOH food costs through ordering, inventory, and reviewing financial reports.
• Ensure a safe working environment and comply with health and department standards.
• Recruit, interview, hire, supervise, motivate, and take disciplinary actions as needed.
• Train employees regularly and mentor new staff.
• Lead by example and support the team.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred

Job description

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment seeks a Sous Chef to lead the venue's culinary operations in Kansas City. The role emphasizes staffing, maintaining cleanliness and professional image, and ensuring top-tier product quality.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage inventories, and mentor new team members, while ensuring safety and adherence to health standards. Evening and weekend availability is required.