Head Chef Fogo de Chão - Kansas City 222 West 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112

Job Description

Fogo de Chão - Kansas City is looking for an experienced Head Chef to join our team full time or part time in Kansas City, MO. As Head Chef, you will deliver high quality food while offering attentive service to guests, as well as kitchen staff. A positive attitude is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities include:

-Effective management of staff

-Facilitate a stable, orderly, and reliable work environment

-Evaluate menu and adjust as needed

-Uphold food quality and presentation standards

-Ensure kitchen follows proper storage, labeling, food preparation, and safety protocols

-Collaborate with waitstaff

-Be responsible for kitchen culture and best practices

-Build your kitchen team through interviewing, hiring, providing performance improvement, and disciplinary action

Experience is a plus. We look forward to meeting and interviewing with you for the Head Chef position here at Fogo de Chão - Kansas City!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook special cuts of beef and other meats according to traditional Brazilian “churrasco” recipes.
• Season and grill food according to prescribed traditional method and to guests’ specific requests.
• Portion, garnish and present to patron in style of Brazilian “gaucho.”
• Answer guests’ questions concerning “churrasco”-style food and represent and convey Brazilian “gaucho” culture and demeanor.
• Maintain cleanliness of the grill area.
• Complete any beginning or closing shift duties.
• Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and work at a quick pace.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.
• Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date. Additionally, Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.
• Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer