Lead Sous Chef – Global Luxury Catering

DO & CO AG; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits (medical, dental, and

Vision benefits

Job summary

DO & CO AG in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a dynamic Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and culinary team in a fast-paced environment. You will ensure quality, safety, and timely production while collaborating on cost control and innovative catering proposals.

Excellent interpersonal skills, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple shifts are essential. Competitive pay and full benefits accompany this leadership role in the luxury hospitality space.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and confidence.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
• Ability to handle heavy workload in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to monitor and reduce wastage.
• Strong communication with staff at different levels.
• Hands-on approach and sense of urgency in kitchen needs.
• Willingness to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays.
• HACCP knowledge and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Kitchen operations and culinary team in an assigned area.
• Perform daily cleaning functions of all production and non-production areas as required.
• Examine the freshness of ingredients and participate in food tastings.
• Standardize Production Recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• Ensure there is no shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients and inform the Executive Chef accordingly.
• Participate in the growth of overall catering: Cost, Quality, Presentation and Innovation.
• Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Ensure products meet the meal specifications and the utmost quality standards at all times.
• Support the Executive Chef with Catering Proposals, creativity, cost control, reports, schedule.
• Ensure availability of kitchen personnel based on business needs.
• Ensure that appropriate Maintenance and Safety Standards are followed and that kitchen team strictly adheres to state and federal regulations when it comes to food storage, handling and preparation and other safety and sanitation codes involving culinary utensils, kitchen equipment and overall cleanliness. Maintain Culinary Excellence Standards
• Train, motivate and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team management

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Job description

DO & CO AG in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a dynamic Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and culinary team in a fast-paced environment. You will ensure quality, safety, and timely production while collaborating on cost control and innovative catering proposals.

Excellent interpersonal skills, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple shifts are essential. Competitive pay and full benefits accompany this leadership role in the luxury hospitality space.