Benefits:

Bonuses (quarterly) based on restaurant performance

Bonus (annual) based on individual performance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employer paid parking

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

801 Fish St. Louis is hiring for a Sous Chef!

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.

This is a full-time, restaurant management position that assists with managing the kitchen operations of a high-end seafood restaurant. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly motivated professional chef who specializes in elevated, fine dining fish/seafood creations with a strong sense of hospitality, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a true passion for fine service, food and wine.

Position Requirements/Desired Experience for Sous Chef:

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

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

Candidates with extensive fish/seafood culinary skills are preferred.

Ability to work all stations on the line.

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

Understanding/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 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 be available to work any day of the week (Mon-Sun), including 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