Seeking Talented Midwest Chefs - Executive Chef / Sous Chef 801 Chophouse St Louis

Seeking Talented Midwest Chefs - Executive Chef / Sous Chef

Full Time • 801 Chophouse St Louis
Benefits:
  • Bonuses based on restaurant performance
  • Bonus based on individual performance
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
In anticipation of growth in our Midwest market, 801 Restaurant Group is seeking talented professionals for the roles of Executive Chef and Sous Chef.   

The ideal candidates are detail-oriented, highly motivated and skilled professional chefs with strong knowledge of dry aging and butchering, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a true passion for fine service and food.
 
Desired Experience:

Executive Chef -  Minimum of 2 years, but preferably at least 4 years, prior experience as an Executive Chef for a full-service, high volume, high-end dining establishment & at least 5 years working in the kitchen of an upscale or fine dining restaurant.  Culinary degree is preferred but not required. 

Sous Chef -  Minimum of 2 years prior experience as Sous Chef for a full-service, high volume, high-end dining establishment & at least 5 years working in the kitchen of an upscale or fine dining restaurant. 

Chef Position Requirements:  
  • Strong knowledge of dry aging and butchering.
  • Ability to work all stations on the line. 
  • Ability to draw upon invention, imagination, and originality in creating new dishes and menu items
  • Complete understanding / proficiency in R365 accounting & financial system, including opening & closing paperwork, inventory, invoice entry, weekly submittals, etc.
  • Ability to remain calm, professional and use good judgment under pressure.  
  • Ability to successfully work/manage kitchen service in a fast-paced / high stress environment while remaining calm, professional and providing effective leadership to BOH team 
  • Ability to handle knives, operate kitchen equipment, work with high heat/open flame
  • Ability to follow recipe & presentation guidelines while maintaining proper food safety & sanitation standards
  • Coordinate food orders to support timely / efficient delivery to each table.
  • Meet special guest requests while ensuring same high-quality standards
  • Ability to effectively communicate with both FOH and BOH teams in loud environment 
  • Must have open availability to work any day of the week, including nights, weekends & some holidays
  • Regular, predictable and reliable attendance
Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: 
  • Physical ability to work on your feet, alertly, for extended periods of time
  • Continuous use of hands and arms
  • Continuous bending, reaching & twisting 
  • Physical ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs
  • Ability to squat, kneel, and climb
Compensation: 801 offers competitive pay and bonus opportunities.  Chefs receive an annual base salary (dependent on experience) plus quarterly/annual bonus eligibility.  




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