Lead Sous Chef — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

Ancho & Agave; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Medical, dental, vision, disability

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Off-duty dining

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ancho & Agave is seeking a hardworking Sous Chef to elevate the dining experience. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, lead a diverse team, and ensure top-quality prep, plating, safety, and sanitation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include training staff, managing inventory and costs, and maintaining vendor relationships while adapting to varied shifts. Relocation assistance and a performance-based bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Strong culinary skills including food preparation and cooking best practices.
• Working knowledge of restaurant operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional culinary experiences for guests and oversee daily kitchen operations (opening/closing, receiving, prep, cooking).
• Train kitchen staff per company policies and procedures.
• Uphold standards for food prep, plating, safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Control operational costs, take inventories, and order food and supplies.

Skills

Sous chef exp

Food safety cert

Culinary skills

Operations knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Organization

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Vendor relations

Multi-tasking

Team management

Training travel

Shift flexibility

Physical endurance

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Ancho & Agave is seeking a hardworking Sous Chef to elevate the dining experience. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, lead a diverse team, and ensure top-quality prep, plating, safety, and sanitation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include training staff, managing inventory and costs, and maintaining vendor relationships while adapting to varied shifts. Relocation assistance and a performance-based bonus are offered.