Chef de Cuisine — Lead BOH, Elevate the Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is hiring a Chef de Cuisine for Il Porcellino in Chicago's River North. This leadership role oversees BOH operations, from food prep and inventory to line checks and menu updates, guiding hourly and management teams in a culture of caring.

We offer competitive pay, bonuses, PTO, a full benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within 130+ locations. Requires 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant.

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 leading menu changes.
• Lead, direct and ensure effective BOH operations including food prep, 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; purchase and order food products and supplies daily.
• Partner with GM 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 between FOH and BOH.
• Hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop BOH employees; promote teamwork.

Skills

Lead team

BOH management

Food cost control

Staff training

Job description

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is hiring a Chef de Cuisine for Il Porcellino in Chicago's River North. This leadership role oversees BOH operations, from food prep and inventory to line checks and menu updates, guiding hourly and management teams in a culture of caring.

We offer competitive pay, bonuses, PTO, a full benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within 130+ locations. Requires 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant.