Seeking a Talented Sous Chef

Benefits:

• Bonus (annual) based on individual performance
• Bonuses (quarterly) based on restaurant performance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Seeking a Talented Sous Chef:
 
801 Chophouse Kansas City is hiring for a Sous Chef!  This is a full-time, restaurant management position responsible for assisting with the kitchen operations of a high-end, well-established and successful steakhouse in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly motivated and skilled professional chef 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: 

• 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. 
• 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 & financial systems, 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 and BOH teams in loud environment 
• Must be available 7 days per week, 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

Compensation: 801 offers competitive pay and quarterly/annual bonus opportunities.  Salary for Sous Chef is dependent on experience. 

Quintessential Steak House, timeless yet contemporary. Unique in-house meat program, serving only aged USDA prime cuts, wet and dry-aged products and select Japanese and domestic Wagyu beef. Complimented by a daily fresh sheet, in-house pastry desserts, small-batch bourbons and scotches, and our award winning wine list. We are known for exceeding expectations at the highest level, our professional and personable staff, and our expertise in private dining, including intimate private dining rooms.