Sous Chef at The Block St Louis Park

Craft & Crew Hospitality • St. Louis Park, MN

10d • $63,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Block is hiring a hands-on Sous Chef to help lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Chef. The role focuses on delivering consistent food quality and service, supporting and developing the kitchen crew, and maintaining an organized, safe, and productive workplace. Candidates interested in advancement may pursue a Chef in Training opportunity, with increasing responsibility and hands-on development aimed at preparing them to become Executive Chef within a year. Advancement depends on the candidate’s interest, performance, and readiness to lead.

Requirements

• Strong culinary skills and experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and dependable follow-through.
• Ability to stay organized and focused during a busy service.
• Willingness to coach, give feedback, and uphold standards.
• Team-first attitude and interest in continuing to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Interest in advancing toward an Executive Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Direct kitchen execution during assigned shifts, maintaining consistent quality, timing, and presentation.
• Train and coach back-of-house team members, provide clear feedback, and hold the team accountable.
• Work hands-on in prep, on the line, or wherever support is needed.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, prep planning, food cost, and waste control.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and product organization standards.
• Communicate with front-of-house leadership to support smooth service and resolve guest concerns.
• Suggest improvements, solve problems, and help establish routines that support the team.
• As part of the Chef in Training path, develop skills in kitchen staffing, scheduling, team development, ordering, inventory, food cost, labor management, menu planning, costing, execution, operational planning, accountability, and leadership decisions.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid meals
• Employee discounts
• Hands-on leadership development and opportunities to grow within Craft & Crew Hospitality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed