Restaurant Sous Chef

Loews Hotels • Kansas City, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Restaurant Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role helps shape the restaurant’s culinary identity through seasonal menus and new dishes, while ensuring food quality, presentation, consistency, and safety. The Sous Chef leads and develops the restaurant culinary team, manages kitchen workflows, and works collaboratively with service teams to meet guest needs.

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 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 and training teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to uphold high standards for food safety, presentation, and consistency.
• Ability to collaborate with front-of-house teams and adapt to special requests.
• Ability to make thoughtful decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure dishes meet quality and aesthetic standards.
• Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Assist in creating seasonal menus and new dishes that align 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 in conformance with standards.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) with 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 perks
• Uniforms provided, with dry cleaning at no cost
• On-site parking
• Complimentary meals in the Team Member Café while working
• Community volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level