Work with us
This place wasn’t handed to us—it was built one shift, one service, one brick at a time. We’re local, independent, and deeply rooted in our neighborhood. We care about good food, great people, and showing up with heart. If you’re ready to work hard, care deeply, and build something real alongside a team that’s all in, we’d love to meet you.
Open Roles
Executive Chef
Host
EXecutive Chef
📍 Kansas City, Brookside Neighborhood
Full-Time | Salaried | Bonus Eligible
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced, people-first Executive Chef to lead our back-of-house operations with a strong mix of creativity, care, and leadership. You’ll be responsible for everything from menu development and food costing to kitchen culture and team development. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who loves building systems, mentoring teams, and bringing a hospitality-forward perspective to the kitchen.
What You’ll Do
Leadership & Team Development
Hire, train, and lead a high-performing BOH team
Foster a culture rooted in professionalism, accountability, and hospitality
Provide consistent feedback, coaching, and growth opportunities
Lead daily lineups, quarterly reviews, and ongoing training
Kitchen Operations & Execution
Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, prep, and service
Ensure food is executed consistently, cleanly, and on time
Maintain health code and safety standards that exceed requirements
Own BOH scheduling, station prep systems, and kitchen SOPs
Use tools like xtraCHEF, Toast, and Google Workspace to support operations
Menu Development & Culinary Innovation
Lead seasonal menu development based on local sourcing and guest feedback
Write recipes, batch guides, plating specs, and training documents
Host tastings and educational sessions for FOH and BOH
Ensure all dishes meet our standards for flavor, presentation, and value
Inventory & Cost Management
Manage food cost and P&L performance
Oversee purchasing, par levels, and vendor relationships
Track and reduce waste across prep and service
Adjust menus and systems to maintain margins while staying creative
What You Bring
3+ years of experience in a senior or executive chef role
Proven ability to lead and develop high-functioning teams
Strong financial and operational understanding (food costing, inventory, labor)
Deep appreciation for scratch cooking and seasonal/local sourcing
Excellent communication skills, especially cross-departmentally
Calm, solutions-oriented leadership style
Culinary degree is a plus but not required
What We Offer
Competitive salary + performance-based bonus potential
Paid time off + major holidays off
Matched 401(k) to support your long-term goals
A creative, supportive work environment where your leadership makes a difference
The opportunity to help shape an independently owned restaurant from the inside out
Ready to build something special with us?
Apply today with your resume, a short note of introduction, and any relevant portfolios or photos of your work (optional).
WORK WITH US
We’re growing our team of amazing individuals who are full of passion and integrity. Our people are genuine, intelligent, creative, and ambitious. We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
What we’re looking for are good people – who genuinely enjoy hospitality, who strive for excellence, who like to learn, and care about the work they do.
If you are interested in joining our team and feel that you would fit within this culture, please send us a message.
We look forward to meeting you!