Sous Chef

801 Chophouse

Sous Chef

Frontenac, MO
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 Local St. Louis is hiring for a Sous Chef!

    This is a full-time, restaurant management position that assists with overseeing the kitchen operations of our upscale, well-established fast-casual restaurant in Frontenac.

    Total Compensation Package: 801 Restaurant Group offers a competitive total compensation package. Sous Chef receives an annual base salary (depending on experience) plus quarterly bonuses (based on restaurant performance) and an annual bonus (based on individual performance). *Don't worry! Chefs who join in November will receive bonus compensation for their restaurant's Q4 performance.

    Position Requirements/Desired Experience for Sous Chef:

    Minimum of 2 years prior experience as Sous Chef for a full-service, high volume, upscale dining establishment.

    At least 5 years working in the kitchen of an upscale restaurant.

    Ability to work all stations on the line.

    Ability to draw upon invention, imagination, and originality in creating new dishes and menu items

    Ability to understand and develop 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 have open availability (Mon-Sun), including days, 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