Sous Chef

The Fifty/50 Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Chicago is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, staff training, and ensuring high-quality food output. Candidates should have significant line cook experience and strong leadership skills. This position requires adherence to safety standards and effective cost management to maintain profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of line cook experience.
• Obtain a Food Handlers Certificate within two weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with necessary mise en place.
• Prepare and cook food for service.
• Manage food and labor costs.

Skills

Food safety and sanitation enforcement

Food cost optimization

Kitchen management and organization

Proficient knife skills

Ability to manage staff and motivate team

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Details

The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group is seeking a driven and energetic individual to join as a Sous Chef. Responsibilities include staff development, training, coaching, recipe testing, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee and execute the vision for Roots Handmade Pizza Printer's Row.

The role involves working a station in the kitchen and being a key leader in back-of-house systems and organization. The successful candidate will contribute to customer satisfaction and manage costs effectively to ensure profitability.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and stock stations with necessary mise en place
• Follow instructions from the executive chef and kitchen managers
• Prepare and cook food for service
• Maintain professionalism with coworkers
• Ensure timely, high-quality food output
• Comply with nutrition and allergy standards
• Assist with food preparation
• Obtain a Food Handlers Certificate within two weeks of hire

Other Functions:

• Fill in as needed to ensure smooth operations
• Adhere to health and safety standards, restock, and clean
• Manage food and labor costs

Physical Functions:

• Stand/walk for at least 10 hours
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Work in warm and cool environments
• Handle potential allergens

Qualifications, Education, and Behavior:

• At least 18 years old
• Minimum 3 years of line cook experience
• Ability to work quickly and safely
• Proficient knife skills
• Experience in high-volume environments
• Availability for early mornings or late evenings
• Understanding of cooking methods and kitchen equipment

Required Skills:

• Food safety and sanitation enforcement
• Food cost optimization
• Kitchen management and organization
• Certifications such as ServSafe and Food Handlers
• Experience with pizza cooking, meat cookery, sautéing
• Inventory and ordering skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to manage staff and motivate team
• Ticket management and P&L understanding

More details about Roots Handmade Pizza - South Loop, part of The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group, can be found at this link.