Closing Sous Chef - Lead High-End Corporate Kitchen

Restaurant Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Chicago, IL is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen production and closing procedures in a premier corporate dining environment.

You will supervise cooks, ensure food quality, safety, and presentation, and mentor the culinary team while coordinating with operations to deliver exceptional service for clients and guests. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or similar leadership in high-volume settings.
• Experience in corporate dining, upscale hospitality, or catering.
• Strong knowledge of culinary production, safety, and presentation.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a culinary team.
• Monday–Friday schedule 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with occasional evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach cooks and kitchen staff in daily operations.
• Recruit, schedule, train, and provide feedback.
• Prepare high-quality food per recipes and timelines.
• Collaborate with leadership to deliver elevated dining.
• Ensure proper portion control, quality, and safe temps.
• Close procedures including sanitation and inventory.
• Prepare kitchen for next day’s service.
• Monitor usage, waste, and ordering.
• Receive deliveries and verify quality.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Keep stations clean and presentation-ready.
• Support menu development and events.
• Provide culinary leadership for client events.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Staff coaching

Food safety

Quality control

Time management

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Restaurant Associates in Chicago, IL is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen production and closing procedures in a premier corporate dining environment.

You will supervise cooks, ensure food quality, safety, and presentation, and mentor the culinary team while coordinating with operations to deliver exceptional service for clients and guests. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings and a comprehensive benefits package.