Executive Sous Chef

Aba; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join their dynamic team in a vibrant culinary environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented kitchen staff, oversee food preparation, and manage inventory in a high-volume restaurant setting. With a commitment to nurturing diverse talents and a Culture of Caring, this position not only provides a chance to showcase your culinary skills but also to contribute to a collaborative and supportive workplace. If you are passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen duties and manage food and labor costs.
• Lead BOH shifts and ensure effective kitchen operations.
• Partner with management to hire and train BOH staff.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Inventory Control

Food Preparation

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 with4+ 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 participating 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

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Salary Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.