Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Ops & Team

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment is seeking a Sous Chef to lead day-to-day culinary operations at our Kansas City venue. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure food quality, and maintain professional image and cleanliness in line with company standards.

This role requires strong cooking skills, team leadership, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will help manage inventory and food costs while training and mentoring the team to uphold safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; culinary courses preferred.
• 1-2 years supervising kitchen staff in high-volume environment.
• Strong cooking skills with team leadership and communication.
• Excellent time management and organization.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations per company guidelines.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and professional image.
• Control food costs through ordering and inventory.
• Ensure safety and health standards.
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor kitchen staff.
• Train staff on procedures and standards.
• Lead by example and support team members.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Staff training

Inventory management

Food safety

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment is seeking a Sous Chef to lead day-to-day culinary operations at our Kansas City venue. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure food quality, and maintain professional image and cleanliness in line with company standards.

This role requires strong cooking skills, team leadership, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will help manage inventory and food costs while training and mentoring the team to uphold safety and quality.