Executive Sous Chef

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

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

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for Il Porcellino in Chicago. This role requires 4+ years of experience in a full-service restaurant, overseeing kitchen operations, managing staff, and controlling costs. Competitive salary ranges between USD $60,000.00 and USD $90,000.00 per year along with various benefits including paid time off and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Executive Sous Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all mid- and closing kitchen duties.
• Run BOH shifts and ensure efficient BOH operations.
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings.
• Purchase and order food product and supplies.
• Partner with GM to manage kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian‑American comfort food in a casual setting. 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.

Position

Executive Sous Chef – require 2 years of Executive Sous Chef experience to support a dual kitchen operation.

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

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 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 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 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.
• 4+ years of Executive Sous Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.

USD $60,000.00 – USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

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