Lead Line Chef – French Technique & Wagyu

M Street Entertainment Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Esquire, a luxury steakhouse in Chicago’s Gold Coast, is seeking a hands-on line lead to translate menus into plates and drive consistency on the kitchen line.

Bring 3+ years line experience, strong French technique, and a CFPM certification. You’ll lead shifts, coach cooks, and assist with prep, ordering, and station readiness. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a salaried, exempt role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years line experience in quality-driven kitchens
• Strong fundamentals in French technique and protein cookery
• Food-safety certification
• Cert Food Protection Manager (CFPM) — REQUIRED with on-duty CFPM present during all hours of food prep and service

Responsibilities

• Run assigned stations to standard; lead shifts when scheduled.
• Execute prep and mise; maintain par and station readiness.
• Coach line cooks; uphold plating, timing, and food-safety standards.
• Support ordering, receiving, and rotation as directed

Skills

Line experience

French technique

Protein cookery

Food safety

Job description

Esquire, a luxury steakhouse in Chicago’s Gold Coast, is seeking a hands-on line lead to translate menus into plates and drive consistency on the kitchen line.

Bring 3+ years line experience, strong French technique, and a CFPM certification. You’ll lead shifts, coach cooks, and assist with prep, ordering, and station readiness. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a salaried, exempt role.