Sous Chef

Sous Chef – 30hop American Kitchen and Bar – Merriam, KS

Take your culinary career to the next level as a Sous Chef with 30hop, supporting our Merriam, Kansas team in delivering exceptional food, leading a talented kitchen team, and driving operational excellence.

30hop is a Midwest-based, full-service American bar and kitchen with multi-million dollar locations. Established in Iowa, we’ve steadily expanded into multiple states. Each new location allows us to share our passion for hospitality and craft dining while offering our team fresh opportunities to grow, learn, and advance their careers.

Be a part of something big! Gain access and experience from multi-unit leaders and owners, share your ideas that not only can improve your store, but all the stores in the network. Engage with regional managers and benefit from being part of a larger group that oversees multiple restaurant concepts, 30hop being the front runner.

We take pride in being unique yet approachable, offering a locally curated selection of craft beers, a menu designed to satisfy diverse tastes, and an atmosphere dedicated to celebrating the good times!

$55,000-$65,000 per year (base salary + quarterly incentive bonus opportunities)

Full-time. Weekend availability is a must.

• Paid Time Off - 2 weeks (10 days) of PTO
• Medical Coverage Options - 30hop covers 50% of medical premiums
• Dental & Vision Coverage Options

• Employee Shift Meals
• Guest Discount - 25% off for you and up to 7 guests!
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 free counseling sessions per issue, per year!
• Craft Concepts Restaurant discounts to over 25 locations in Iowa, Omaha, Kansas City and Missouri areas! - 25% off for you and up to 1 guest, Sunday - Thursday.
• Employee appreciation party. We throw a party for our staff!

• LMA (Leadership + Management = Accountability)
• WIN on fast & friendly service
• L10 weekly meetings: ensure direct reports leave with a clear understanding of responsibilities for the coming days and weeks
• Store-Level Culture
• Policy Enforcement
• Assist Executive Chef with effectively managing labor cost and COGS by following weekly declining budgets and collaborate with fellow management, including front-of-house management
• Uphold standards, including but not limited to: daily duties, internal and external restaurant cleanliness, and restaurant maintenance
• Assist Executive Chef with quarterly reviews using the company 5x5 system and documents
• Assist Executive Chef with daily and weekly administrative tasks, including processing payments, completing new hire paperwork, and promptly responding to company correspondence (email, Slack)
• Promote transparency and clarity in communication, ensuring all messages are delivered in the proper chain-of-command sequence in a clear and concise manner

• Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement through coaching and development of staff – most notably our commitment to TENACIOUSLY FOCUSED ON GUEST EXPERIENCE.
• Assist Executive Chef with the schedule for all back-of-house employees, managing time‑off requests, cross-referencing internal & local events, and ensuring each area is adequately staffed
• Assist in the development of fellow management to facilitate the execution of pre-shift rallies
• Assist with managing all back-of-house employees, including: hiring and terminations, performance and pay reviews, job responsibilities, training and continuing education, discipline and commendations
• Use essential tools and checklists for back-of-house to effectively prepare and maintain the kitchens appearance
• Assist with weekly and monthly inventory checks to track and manage stock levels efficiently
• Drive performance and development of the Kitchen Managers and back-of-house staff, driving success and fostering growth within the team
• Demonstrate proficiency and versatility in all back-of-house operations
• Assist with monitoring and addressing kitchen equipment for repair and cosmetic needs to ensure a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment
• Actively engage with both…