Sous Chef

Ramen San; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical I

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ramen-san, a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant in Chicago, seeks a sous chef to lead BOH operations across multiple sites. The role oversees food prep, line checks, inventory, and staff development, with a strong emphasis on ramen and Japanese culinary excellence.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years of sous chef experience, a passion for hospitality, and proven skills in managing kitchen teams while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Previous experience with ramen and/or Japanese cuisine is a plus.
• Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff.
• Passion for hospitality and creating an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including food prep and cooking.
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and line checks.
• Partner with GM/chefs to review recipe books and maintain quality.
• Perform regular line checks to ensure menu item quality.
• Purchase and order food products and supplies daily.
• Assist with tracking and controlling food cost.
• Ensure communication between FOH and BOH.
• Hire, onboard, train, and develop BOH staff.
• Model teamwork across all teams.
• Handle guest/vendor/employee issues with tact and courtesy.
• Work varied shifts across multiple sites and travel as needed.
• Move and lift heavy items as required.

Skills

Sous chef leadership

Ramen/Japanese cuisine

Staff management

Hospitality focus

Job description

About US

RAMEN-SAN is a neighborhood noodle joint that slings hot broth, ice-cold beer and the best ’90s hip-hop in town.

With locations in River North, Lincoln Park, Fulton Market and Streeterville, we’re open for lunch, dinner, late-night dining seven days a week.

Overview

Ramen-san is Hiring Now: SOUS CHEF!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and we participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Responsibilities

• Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH shifts and operations including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participating in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
• Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
• Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
• Purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
• Assist with tracking and controlling food cost
• Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
• Previous experience with ramen and/or Japanese cuisine is a plus
• Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
• Passion for hospitality and creating an exceptional guest experience

Salary Range

USD $55,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.