Fine Dining Executive Sous Chef - Lead & Elevate Menus

McCormick & Schmick's; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training program

Career development and growth

Employee discounts on dining, retail,お

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k)

Paid leave

Paid time off

Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

McCormick & Schmick’s in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in a fine dining kitchen, delivering flawless seafood and steak experiences.

You will lead back-of-house operations, train staff, manage costs, ensure food safety, uphold high culinary standards, and drive guest satisfaction. The position offers a competitive USD 75,000–85,000 yearly salary with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary management in an upscale dining establishment.
• Strong back-of-house operations knowledge, including staff supervision and cost control.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction through a hands‑on, lead by example management style.
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff, training, and development.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly and monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Culinary management

Staff supervision

Food cost control

Budget planning

Education

Accredited culinary program

Job description

McCormick & Schmick’s in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in a fine dining kitchen, delivering flawless seafood and steak experiences.

You will lead back-of-house operations, train staff, manage costs, ensure food safety, uphold high culinary standards, and drive guest satisfaction. The position offers a competitive USD 75,000–85,000 yearly salary with growth opportunities.