Chef de Cuisine

Aba; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off - including Paid Holid a

401(k)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical保险

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & CriticalIl

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - focusing

Job summary

Aba Chicago is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen and drive culinary excellence in the Fulton Market area. The role requires 4+ years of full-service restaurant experience, strong team leadership, and a focus on BOH systems, cost control, and quality control across menus.

Responsibilities include opening shifts, inventory management, recipe consistency, and training of BOH staff. Expect varied shifts and travel between sites as needed, with comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Skilled in managing BOH systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the opening shift process, including food orders, inventory and price updates.
• Oversee BOH operations, food prep, cooking, and ensure adequate inventory levels.
• Provide guidance to hourly and management teams and foster a culture of care.
• Control food costs and purchase food products and supplies daily.
• Collaborate with GM/chefs to create prep lists and assign duties.
• Perform regular line checks to maintain recipe quality and timing.

Skills

Team leadership

BOH systems

Food prep & cooking

Job description

About US

Located in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood, Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. With locations in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN, the menu features Top Chef Alum, Chef Partner CJ Jacobson's modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

Overview

Aba Chicago is now Hiring a CHEF de CUISINE!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Chef de Cuisine with 2 years of Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 90 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 55 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify

Responsibilities

• Lead the opening shift process as well as including food orders, inventory and price updates; receiving and storage; overseeing inspections; and leading and managing menu changes
• Lead, direct and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including but not limited to food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen employees
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Track and control food cost, and purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
• Partner with General Manager (GM) and/or designated managers/chefs to create prep lists throughout the day; and assign production duties to BOH staff
• Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
• Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
• Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant
• Ability to lead and develop teams
• Skilled in managing BOH systems

Salary Range

USD $70,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.