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Job Summary
Job Title: Sous Chef Reports To: Culinary Partner
Location: Omaha / AKN Type: Full-Time
Pay 55k to 70k
BENEFITS:
Medical Dental Vision & Pharmacy Benefits
Company-provided Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability
401(k) With Employer Match (age 21 & older)
PERKS:
Competitive pay quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
Business Casual Work Attire
Meal Discount
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is a salaried leadership position with performance-based earning potential. The Sous Chef
position serves as a developmental step toward Kitchen Manager and Culinary Partner
opportunities within the Red Door organization. Success is defined by leadership consistency and
the ability to elevate both team performance and guest experience through culinary excellence.
The Sous Chef plays a critical leadership role within the culinary
teambridging daily kitchen execution with the brands commitment to scratch-made excellence
consistency and genuine hospitality.
Working closely with the Culinary Partner and Kitchen Manager the Sous Chef leads by example
balancing hands-on cooking with mentorship and operational support. This position helps ensure
that every dish reflects the restaurants promise of quality pride and craftsmanship which defines
The Best Little Upscale Neighborhood Joint.
The Sous Chef champions teamwork attention to detail and a calm organized approach under
pressurecreating an environment where both food and people can thrive.
YOUR IMPACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Culinary Execution & Standards
Prepare and cook menu items according to Red Door recipes presentation and quality
standards.
Supervise and support all culinary stations during service to ensure timely execution
consistency and optimal guest satisfaction.
Conduct and verify daily line checks to ensure readiness freshness and compliance.
Monitor portioning product quality and presentation throughout each shift to ensure
consistency.
Support the execution of specials features and menu rollouts in alignment with brand
direction.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead coach and inspire culinary team members through positive reinforcement and
accountability.
Train and cross-train cooks to build a knowledgeable flexible and capable team.
Assist with recruiting onboarding and mentoring new team members.
Communicate clearly with the Culinary Partner and Kitchen Manager on daily priorities
prep levels and performance.
Promote a culture of teamwork respect and pride in craftsmanship.
QUALIFICATIONS:
What Success Looks Like
Every plate meets Red Door standards for quality consistency and presentation.
The kitchen runs smoothly cleanly and efficiently through leadership and teamwork.
Team morale is strong communication is clear and collaboration is seamless.
Food labor and waste costs are consistently met.
Guests experience excellence in every bite every time.
The Sous Chef is a respected mentor trusted by both team and leadership.
Hands-on leader with humility and a passion for hospitality.
Calm organized and solution-oriented under pressure.
Strong communicator and active team builder.
Detail-driven consistent and quality-focused.
Eager to learn grow and contribute to Red Doors long-term success.
Required Skills
Minimum 24 years of kitchen leadership experience in a full-service or upscale restaurant.
Deep understanding of culinary techniques sanitation standards and kitchen operations.
Availability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays.
Ability to stand walk and move for extended periods and lift to 50 pounds.
Proven ability to lead and motivate a team through example and communication.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Catering
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
