Lead Chef

Job Overview

WORKING KITCHEN LEAD

15 Brunch Bar | St. Charles, MO
Full-Time | Immediate Opening

Weekends Required

Hours Monday 9-3pm

Tuesday&Wednesday closed

Thursday&Friday 9-6pm

Saturday & Sunday 9-3pm

15 Brunch Bar is seeking an experienced, hands-on Head Chef who will WORK THE LINE, lead a team, and maintain exceptional standards in a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen.

This is NOT a management-only position. Our Head Chef must be willing and able to cook alongside the team, step onto any station, execute our menu consistently, and lead by example—not simply delegate or pass responsibilities to other kitchen staff.

We are looking for a chef who understands that QUALITY COMES BEFORE QUANTITY. Moving tickets quickly matters, but never at the expense of the food. Every plate should leave the kitchen hot, properly prepared, beautifully presented, appropriately portioned, and consistent with our standards.

Our Head Chef must:

• Be highly skilled and comfortable working the line during a busy brunch rush
• Understand scratch cooking and made-to-order food
• Have a strong eye for plating, presentation and attention to detail
• Understand that quality and consistency should never be sacrificed just to get food out faster
• Maintain consistent recipes, portions, flavor and presentation on every plate
• Understand ticket timing and coordinate stations so tables receive their meals hot and together
• Build and execute daily prep lists based on anticipated volume
• Understand that successful service begins with being fully prepped before the rush
• Manage inventory, by updating owner on what’s low, FIFO and product rotation
• Control food costs, portions, waste and unnecessary overproduction
• Keep stations stocked, clean and organized
• Train cooks and establish clear kitchen standards
• Maintain food-safety and sanitation requirements
• Communicate effectively with FOH and management
• Take ownership when something goes wrong and work toward a solution

RELIABILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE

We need a chef who understands what it means to take ownership of a kitchen.

you jump on the line.
you step in.
If prep is behind—you prep.
If a plate isn't up to standard—you don't send it out.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in what leaves the kitchen and understands that our guests eat with their eyes first.

This position is for a chef who can balance speed, organization, leadership, presentation and exceptional food qualitywhile maintaining control during high-volume service.

Weekend availability is required.

15 Brunch Bar
1456 Bass Pro Drive
St. Charles, MO 63301

Send resumes to: [email protected]
Immediate interviews and working stages available

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person