Lead Sous Chef — Drive High-Volume Kitchen & Team Growth

DineAmic Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical

BCBS Dental

EyeMed Vision

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Commuter Benefits

401K + Match

Food & Beverage Allowance and Discount

Job summary

DineAmic Group is seeking a Sous Chef to provide leadership and direction to the kitchen team in Chicago. You will assist the Executive Chef with monitoring kitchen activity, expediting orders for quality and presentation, and stepping in during the Executive Chef’s absence to maintain smooth operations.

You will work with the General Manager and Executive Chef on daily operations, menu development, and cost control, while building a culture of teamwork, enthusiasm, and superior service across

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years high-volume Kitchen Management experience.
• Proven ability to lead and develop kitchen staff.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff and supervise line cooks.
• Assign production duties and conduct pre-shift checks.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety per health codes.
• Assist in menu and recipe development and costing.
• Monitor inventory and control labor and food costs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Education

SERVsafe Certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

DineAmic Group is seeking a Sous Chef to provide leadership and direction to the kitchen team in Chicago. You will assist the Executive Chef with monitoring kitchen activity, expediting orders for quality and presentation, and stepping in during the Executive Chef’s absence to maintain smooth operations.

You will work with the General Manager and Executive Chef on daily operations, menu development, and cost control, while building a culture of teamwork, enthusiasm, and superior service across