Sous Chef – Upscale Casual Dining

Wichita, KS | $55,000–$65,000 Base + Profit-Sharing Bonus | $70,000–$80,000 Total Compensation Potential

A New Restaurant. A Great Team. Your Next Step in Culinary Leadership.

Looking for a Sous Chef opportunity where you can put your culinary skills to work, develop a talented team, and grow with a successful restaurant company? A growing upscale casual dining group is hiring a Sous Chef for a new restaurant opening in West Wichita! This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a new restaurant team backed by an established national organization. You'll work alongside an experienced Executive Chef in a high-volume, scratch kitchen known for quality ingredients, fresh preparation, and elevated dining standards.

Why You'll Want to Consider This Opportunity

• Competitive base salary of $55,000–$65,000
• Total compensation potential of $70,000–$80,000, including bonus
• Profit-sharing bonus paid every four weeks
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive management training
• Career advancement opportunities, including a path toward Executive Chef
• Opportunity to help build a successful new restaurant team

What You'll Do

• Work alongside the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations
• Supervise food preparation and ensure consistency, quality, and presentation
• Train, coach, and develop back-of-house team members
• Participate in scratch cooking, in-house butchering, and portion control
• Assist with kitchen scheduling, ordering, and inventory
• Monitor food costs, waste, and kitchen productivity
• Maintain excellent sanitation, food safety, and organizational standards
• Help create a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture

What We're Looking For

• At least 2 years of kitchen management experience in a full-service restaurant
• Experience in high-volume restaurant operations with annual sales of $3 million or more
• Hands-on knowledge of scratch cooking, butchering, and portion control
• Upscale casual, polished casual, or steakhouse experience preferred
• Experience with established restaurant systems and operating standards
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• A hands-on chef who enjoys working alongside the team

Make Your Next Move Count.

Whether you're an experienced Sous Chef looking for a stronger organization or a talented kitchen leader ready for the next step, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Join a company that invests in its people, offers competitive compensation, and provides opportunities to build a long-term culinary career.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting Sous Chef opportunity in Wichita!