Chef de Cuisine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

PTO & Holidays

401(k)

BCBS Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant discounts

Wellness program

Job summary

RPM Seafood in Chicago is seeking a Chef de Cuisine with 4+ years of leadership in a full-service kitchen. You will lead BOH operations, supervise line cooks, manage food prep, and maintain inventory while upholding our culture of care.

The role requires flexibility to work mornings, nights, and weekends at multiple sites, with a focus on food quality, cost control, and staff development. Competitive salary with benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

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; receiving and storage; inspections; and guiding menu changes.
• Lead, direct and ensure effective BOH operations including food prep, cooking, inventory levels and supervision of kitchen staff.
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring.
• Track and control food cost, and purchase/order food and supplies for the restaurant daily.
• Partner with GM and other managers/chefs to create prep lists and assign production duties to BOH staff.
• Perform regular line checks to ensure quality of all menu items.
• Maintain recipe books and ensure communication of production and timing between FOH and BOH.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and develop BOH employees in partnership with management.
• Model teamwork across all teams and respond with patience and courtesy to challenges.
• Work varied shifts at multiple sites with possible travel, early mornings, late nights and weekends.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen operations

Food cost management

Job description

About US

RPM Seafood features the truest expression of the world's best fish and seafood paired alongside the brand's well-established steak program, award-winning wine lists and impeccable service.

Overview

RPM Seafood is Hiring Now: 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 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en 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 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.