Kitchen Manager & Sous Chef — Lead Line, Menu & Service

Augie's Chicago; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Augie’s Chicago, a neighborhood restaurant in Lincoln Park, seeks a Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high culinary standards, and support menu development. The role is on-site in the Greater Chicago Area with hands-on leadership during peak service.

You will oversee line cooking, quality control, and collaboration with front-of-house to deliver excellent guest experiences and maintain cleanliness and organization.

Competenze

• Hands-on leadership of a kitchen team with training responsibilities.
• Strong focus on food safety, portion control, and recipe adherence.
• Experience coordinating with front-of-house and menu development.

Mansioni

• Lead and oversee food preparation on the line and ensure consistency.
• Monitor food quality, safety, and presentation standards.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and cost controls.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development and changes.
• Manage kitchen staff schedules and provide training during peak periods.
• Work with FOH leadership to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.

Conoscenze

Line cook & station organization

Team leadership & training

Menu execution & consistency

Food safety & quality control

Labor & cost control support

Kitchen operations coordination

Evening/weekend/holiday readiness

Strong communication & collaboration

ServSafe or certification awareness

Formazione

Formal culinary training or equivalent hands-on experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Augie’s Chicago, a neighborhood restaurant in Lincoln Park, seeks a Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high culinary standards, and support menu development. The role is on-site in the Greater Chicago Area with hands-on leadership during peak service.

You will oversee line cooking, quality control, and collaboration with front-of-house to deliver excellent guest experiences and maintain cleanliness and organization.