Kitchen Leader & Menu Master | Sous Chef/Manager

Augie's Chicago; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Augie's Chicago in Lincoln Park seeks a dedicated Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to support daily back-of-house operations, uphold high culinary standards, and lead the line during peak service. This full-time, on-site role in the Greater Chicago Area partners with the Executive Chef on menu development, oversees food prep, quality, safety, and presentation, and trains kitchen staff while managing schedules.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on cooking skills with strong leadership, inventory

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in a fast-paced kitchen and line cooking.
• Experience in food safety, portion control, and recipe adherence.
• Proven ability to schedule shifts and manage inventory.
• Collaborates with Executive Chef on menu development.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen team members and oversee line cooking.
• Manage shift schedules and labor control.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and cost controls.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

Food & Beverage Ops

Food Quality Standards

Culinary Management

Team Leadership

Scheduling

Inventory Management

Cost Control

Communication

Sanitation & Safety

Supervisory Experience

Education

Culinary training or equivalent

Job description

Augie's Chicago in Lincoln Park seeks a dedicated Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to support daily back-of-house operations, uphold high culinary standards, and lead the line during peak service. This full-time, on-site role in the Greater Chicago Area partners with the Executive Chef on menu development, oversees food prep, quality, safety, and presentation, and trains kitchen staff while managing schedules.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on cooking skills with strong leadership, inventory