Executive Sous Chef

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; Oak Brook (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 at a vibrant Italian cafe. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure the highest quality of food service in a high-volume environment. With a commitment to culinary excellence and a culture that values diverse talents, this position promises growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the culinary world. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and creativity in a supportive and exciting atmosphere.

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.
• Strong ability to lead and manage kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all mid- and closing kitchen duties, managing food and labor costs.
• Lead BOH shifts, ensuring effective operations and quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Food Cost Control

Inventory Management

Job description

About US

Antico Posto is an Italian cafe and wine bar located inside Oakbrook Center.

Overview

Antico Posto 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.