Sous Chef

Land and Sea Dept.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, developing innovative menus, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. You'll collaborate closely with a talented culinary team, manage costs, and play a key role in staff training and development. The company values work-life balance while maintaining high expectations for performance. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

BCBS Subsidized Health Insurance

11 days Paid Time Off

50% Employee Discount

Complimentary daily meal

Employee Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role with a focus on culinary excellence.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu development and cost management for all site menus.
• Train and develop kitchen staff while ensuring quality and consistency.
• Manage inventory and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Cost Management

Staff Training

Inventory Management

Recipe Development

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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Title: Sous Chef - Parson's Lincoln Park

Reports to: Executive Chef, Culinary Operations Director, Culinary Director

Position Objective: The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in the development, cost management, production, and execution of all site menus as well as the hiring, scheduling, and professional development of all staff within their assigned department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinating with the Executive Chef, Assistant Culinary Operations Director, & Culinary Operations Director
2. Controlling Consistency & Quality
3. Coordinating with front of house staff to ensure guest expectations are exceeded
4. Implementing new recipes/procedures as needed
5. Enforcing all labor laws (federal, state and local)
6. Executing the role of expeditor effectively and efficiently, being able to train others with the same standards.
7. Managing Costs of Goods Sold
8. Training and developing kitchen staff
9. Overseeing Inventory Kitchen Goods
10. Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen
11. Managing Kitchen Staff
12. Monitoring and maintaining line plating and quality
13. Utilizing labor effectively to meet budgets
14. Working with Management on Staff Knowledge and Training

*This role requires the following certifications:

• Food Manager
• Allergen Training

May perform other duties as they arise

Must be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods of time

Land and Sea Dept. supports a healthy work-life balance. For full transparency, we do however expect all of our salaried leaders to fulfill the expectation of a minimum of 50 hours a week, within a minimum of 5 work days on average. We acknowledge that some weeks might require less attention by our leaders and support them to balance their lives as needed. In turn, we acknowledge that some weeks might require significant attention by our leaders and we expect them to support their properties by acknowledging the same.

Compensation: Annual salary based on skill set and experience. 90-day Performance Review. Annual Performance/Salary Review. Access to BCBS Subsidized Health Insurance (after 30 days).

Paid Time Off: 11 days yearly Paid Time Off.

• 6 Days vacation accrued at ½ day per month
• 5 Days Earned Sick Leave

Company-wide Discounts: 50% Employee Discount at all Parson’s properties. 25% Employee Discount at all other LSD properties. Complimentary daily meal at the venue when working on-property. Employee Commuter Benefits.

FLSA Status: Exempt

More detail about Parson's Chicken & Fish - Chicago part of Land and Sea Dept., please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/207957-Parson%2527s-Chicken-%2526-Fish---Chicago

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production

Industries

• Restaurants

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