High-Volume Kitchen Leader & BOH Operations

Paycom; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Smith & Wollensky in Chicago, IL is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the BOH team in a high-volume setting, overseeing hiring, scheduling, training, and performance reviews while ensuring food safety and quality.

This full-time role requires culinary education and several years of leadership, with responsibility for cost controls, inventory, and guest satisfaction across all BOH operations.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certificate preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 3 years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for managing and directing the work of all BOH departments.
• Exercising discretion and independent judgment regarding BOH operations and enforcing policies.
• Assists in controlling food costs by ensuring properly billed, received product and investigating variances.
• Assists in controlling labor costs.
• Ensures policies and procedures (Food Safety, Sanitation, Allergy, OSHA) are followed.
• Performs functions of other management staff when needed.
• Addresses guest complaints and satisfaction promptly and professionally.
• Utilizes company systems (POS, HRIS, Hiring/Selection, Scheduling, Inventory and Labor Management).

Skills

Leadership

Judgment

Guest service

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or certificate preferred

High school diploma required

Job description

Smith & Wollensky in Chicago, IL is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the BOH team in a high-volume setting, overseeing hiring, scheduling, training, and performance reviews while ensuring food safety and quality.

This full-time role requires culinary education and several years of leadership, with responsibility for cost controls, inventory, and guest satisfaction across all BOH operations.