Executive Sous Chef

Boka Restaurant Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boka Restaurant Group seeks a passionate Executive Sous Chef for its catering division, managing staff and quality control while creating exquisite dishes. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership skills, 2-3 years of catering expertise, and high standards of cleanliness. Join a team driven by excellent service and creativity!

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits

401(k) program

Career mentorship and growth potential

Dining incentives across 20+ establishments

Free membership to Chicago Athletic Clubs

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of high-volume catering experience.
• Strong leadership skills and a patient attitude.
• Highly organized with efficiency in multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff at commissary and offsite events.
• Oversee quality control of all food production.
• Assist in ordering products and inventory management.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Cleanliness

Multi-tasking

Job description

Boka Restaurant Group’s premier catering division,Boka Catering Group, is currently seeking a fun and passionate Executive Sous Chef!

Benefits & Perks: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, free membership to Chicago Athletic Clubs, 401(k) program, life insurance, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!

About Boka Restaurant Group: Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award-winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of America's greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place, we strive beyond convention to support each other, care for our communities, and build the world we want to live in. View our restaurants here: https://www.bokagrp.com/

About Boka Catering Group: Boka Catering Group provides the ultimate catering experience for events requiring premiere restaurant-quality service and cuisine. From intimate in-home dinners to weddings and corporate events, our team is enthusiastic, creative, and inventive, leading innovations in the catering industry.

Executive Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Manage staff at commissary and offsite events
• Lead BOH at offsite events
• Assist in ordering products based on par systems and inventory management, overseeing all ordering and inventory to ensure low food costs
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, scheduling, reviewing, and terminating staff
• Manage staff schedules and ensure efficient cuts whenever possible
• Maintain open communication with management and participate in meetings
• Oversee quality control of all food production and execution
• Develop unique and visually appealing plating designs
• Create new menu items based on guest requests and seasons, recording recipes for consistency
• Enforce high sanitation standards to uphold health and safety regulations
• Address kitchen-related issues promptly and effectively
• Maintain BOH systems daily, including walkthroughs, logs, checks, and prep lists
• Ensure all BOH systems are used according to the Executive Chef's specifications
• Complete and maintain inventories with the purchaser
• Understand and analyze Purchase and Loss Statements monthly
• Participate in R&D with the Executive Chef and clients to develop dishes
• Report directly to the Chef de Cuisine

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of high-volume catering experience
• Patient and empathetic attitude
• High standards of cleanliness
• Strong leadership skills
• Highly organized and efficient at multi-tasking
• Experience in mass-volume production

This position is ideal for someone dedicated to excellent service and eager to join a hardworking, fun team!

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Use tools, equipment, and chemicals safely and effectively
• Stand and walk throughout the shift, including stairs and uneven surfaces
• Work in hot and cold environments

If you meet these requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated, we want to hear from you!