Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Italian Kitchen, Training

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is seeking a hardworking Sous Chef to help us deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will manage daily kitchen operations, train staff, and ensure top-quality food preparation and sanitation standards.

The role requires strong culinary skills, leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Benefits include competitive salary, bonus potential, insurance, paid vacation, and opportunities for career advancement.

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.
• Ability to lead a diverse team and motivate employees.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional culinary experiences for guests and oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Train kitchen staff and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Uphold standards for food preparation, plating, safety and sanitation.
• Control operational costs, take inventories and order supplies.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is seeking a hardworking Sous Chef to help us deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will manage daily kitchen operations, train staff, and ensure top-quality food preparation and sanitation standards.

The role requires strong culinary skills, leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Benefits include competitive salary, bonus potential, insurance, paid vacation, and opportunities for career advancement.