Executive Sous Chef

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations at a bustling restaurant. This role involves overseeing all kitchen duties, managing inventory, and ensuring high-quality food production. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience in a full-service restaurant and a passion for culinary excellence. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a caring culture, offering a range of benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and a quarterly bonus. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this opportunity awaits you!

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an Executive Sous Chef in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong leadership skills to manage kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen duties, inventory, and food costs management.
• Lead BOH shifts and ensure efficient kitchen operations.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Food Safety Standards

Job description

About US

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place, featuring healthy meets delicious menu options plus in-house pastries and signature cookies.

Overview

Beatrix is NOW HIRING AN EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF!

Lettuce Entertain You is looking for an EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF with 4+ years of sous chef experience in a full-service high-volume restaurant. Lettuce is a culinary-driven company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 100+ 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! EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Some of Our Executive Sous Chef Benefits:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)

Responsibilities

• Oversee all mid- and closing kitchen duties and contribute to inventory, ordering and controlling food and labor costs
• Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH shifts and operations including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
• Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
• Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
• Purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
• 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 Executive Sous Chef experience in a full-service restaurant
• Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff

Salary Range: USD $60,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.