Chef de Cuisine — Lead Innovative Japanese Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off - Holidays, Personal & V

401(k)

Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shei

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident & Critical Illness

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Miru is seeking a Chef de Cuisine in Chicago to lead BOH operations across opening shifts, inventory, and menu changes. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage food cost, and ensure consistent quality while upholding Lettuce's Culture of Caring. Travel to multiple sites may be required, including early mornings and weekends.

The role requires ≥4 years in a full‑service restaurant, strong leadership, and expertise in BOH systems. Competitive salary with benefits is 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; overseeing inspections; and leading and managing menu changes.
• 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 and order food products and supplies daily.
• Collaborate with GM and designated chefs to create prep lists and assign production duties to BOH staff.
• Perform regular line checks to ensure quality of all menu items.
• Review and maintain recipe books with the GM/chefs.
• Communicate effectively between FOH and BOH on production needs and special requests.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, supervising and developing BOH employees.",
• Model teamwork across all teams and respond to guests, vendors and staff with professionalism.
• Work varied shifts across multiple sites including early mornings, late nights and weekends as needed.
• Move and lift up to 10-50 pounds as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

BOH systems

Job description

Miru is seeking a Chef de Cuisine in Chicago to lead BOH operations across opening shifts, inventory, and menu changes. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage food cost, and ensure consistent quality while upholding Lettuce's Culture of Caring. Travel to multiple sites may be required, including early mornings and weekends.

The role requires ≥4 years in a full‑service restaurant, strong leadership, and expertise in BOH systems. Competitive salary with benefits is offered.