30hop Restaurant & Bar is looking for a Sous Chef to join our leadership team in Merriam, KS.
In this role, you'll partner with the Executive Chef to help lead day-to-day kitchen operations, develop and coach team members, and maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, and execution. We're looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on in the kitchen, leading by example, and helping build a positive, high-performing back-of-house team.
30hop is a full-service American restaurant and bar with locations across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. We’re known for great food, craft beer, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Our teams are at the heart of what we do and help create a great experience for our Guests every day.
Salary
$55,000 - $65,000 per year based on experience, plus quarterly incentive opportunities.
Schedule & Availability
- Full-time salaried leadership position
- Typically 40-45 hours per week
- Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required based on restaurant needs
Benefits
- Medical insurance with 50% of the premium covered by 30hop Restaurant & Bar
- Dental and vision options
- 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary employer match
- 2 weeks of PTO per year and up based on years of service
- Paid parental leave
- Free Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
- Employee discounts and restaurant perks
What You'll Do
- Lead by example and promote accountability throughout the back-of-house team
- Support consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and execution during every shift
- Coach, mentor, and develop kitchen team members through regular feedback and recognition
- Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, performance management, and retention of back-of-house employees
- Lead pre-shift communication and make sure the kitchen team is prepared for service
- Partner with the Executive Chef and restaurant leadership to manage labor, inventory, ordering, and food costs
- Assist with back-of-house scheduling based on staffing levels, employee availability, business trends, time-off requests, and special events
- Maintain high standards for kitchen cleanliness, organization, food safety, sanitation, and equipment
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with weekly and monthly inventory counts
- Provide hands-on leadership during high-volume shifts and help keep kitchen operations running efficiently
- Support performance reviews, coaching conversations, and employee development
- Communicate and collaborate with front-of-house leadership to support smooth restaurant operations
- Identify equipment maintenance and repair needs and communicate them promptly
- Complete required administrative and operational responsibilities accurately and on time
- Identify opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency, team performance, and the overall Guest experience
- Attend leadership meetings and support company initiatives
- Uphold company policies, procedures, and Core Values
- Complete other duties as needed to support restaurant operations
What We're Looking For
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- 2+ years of back-of-house restaurant management experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar leadership role
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
- Experience managing food quality, labor, inventory, and cost controls
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in a high-volume, hospitality-focused restaurant environment is preferred
- A positive attitude with a hands-on leadership style
- Ability to stay organized and make decisions in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
- Ability to work approximately 40-45 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
*30hop Restaurant & Bar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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