Restaurant Sous Chef
About The Position
Loews Kansas City Hotel is seeking a passionate, driven Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and oversee daily restaurant kitchen operations. The role focuses on ensuring reliable execution, high-quality food preparation and presentation, food safety, and exceptional guest dining experiences. The Sous Chef helps shape the restaurant’s culinary identity by contributing to seasonal menus and new dishes, while leading and developing the culinary team. The position works closely with service teams to accommodate dietary needs, respond to guest concerns, and maintain smooth service in a fast-paced environment. Schedules may vary based on business needs, and the role requires regular attendance and participation in mandatory training sessions and meetings.
Requirements
- Five to six years of experience in quality food production in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant.
- A college degree, culinary degree from a recognized culinary institute, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to oversee food preparation and presentation and maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Ability to train, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff.
- Ability to collaborate with service teams and respond to guest needs.
- Ability to work varying schedules to reflect business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of supervisory experience in quantity food production in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant.
- Deep knowledge of cooking techniques and creativity in developing dishes.
- Experience managing kitchen workflows, inventory, food costs, and vendor relationships.
Responsibilities
- Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure dishes meet quality and aesthetic standards.
- Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Assist in creating seasonal menus and new dishes aligned with the restaurant’s concept and guest expectations.
- Monitor compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Manage inventory, food costs, and vendor relationships.
- Collaborate with service teams to accommodate dietary needs and promptly resolve guest concerns.
- Analyze feedback and work with the Executive Chef to refine processes and elevate the dining experience.
- Maintain regular attendance and attend mandatory training sessions and meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) and company match
- Paid sick days, vacation, and holidays
- Paid bereavement and paid pet bereavement
- Training and development opportunities and career growth
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Team Member hotel rates, discounts, and other perks
- Uniforms provided with dry cleaning at no cost
- On-site parking
- Complimentary meals in the Team Member Café while working
- Community volunteer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
