Sous Chef

Gibsons Restaurant Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibsons Restaurant Group is seeking a Sous Chef for their Chicago location. The position requires coordination of daily kitchen operations, staff training, and maintaining high standards of food quality and sanitation. Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree and extensive kitchen experience.

Qualifications

• Five to six years related experience preferred.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Versatility and flexibility in changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities in the kitchen and train staff.
• Maintain quality, presentation, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with inventory management and scheduling.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Supervision

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of a recognized culinary school

Job description

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Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: Gibsons Italia-233 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606

Report to: Executive Chef

Exempt; Salary

Apply online to be considered @ qhire.net/gibsons

Position Summary:

The Sous Chef oversees and coordinates daily activities and operations of cooks and other employees engaged in preparing and cooking food products for the restaurant; maintains the quality, presentation, professional attitude, and sanitation of the kitchen.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Train and develop kitchen staff; train cooks/kitchen staff in the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation.
• Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently.
• Monitor and maintain line plating and quality.
• Prepare a variety of cuisine utilizing skill and creativity.
• Coordinate with wait staff to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.
• Assist with inventory management, maintaining information in computer databases and other standardized reports as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen; ensure all sanitation procedures are being followed; ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Assist chef/executive chef as needed.
• Skillfully utilizes hand tools or machines required, reads recipes, measures, cuts, and otherwise works on materials with great precision.
• Establish procedures, prepares and coordinates schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Assist with hiring, training, motivating, disciplining and rewarding kitchen staff.
• Ensure all necessary reports and forms are completed daily.
• Possess and maintain through understanding of industry and stays abreast of industry trends; communicate/incorporate information to assure kitchen remains current.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

To perform the Sous Chef job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Graduate of a recognized culinary school and five to six years related experience is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

Must possess thorough knowledge of all food preparation techniques and styles. Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates. Commitment to excellence, high standards, and good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. Must possess acute attention to detail. Professional appearance and demeanor with the willingness to be a spokesperson for the restaurant. Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

Apply online to be considered @ qhire.net/gibsons

More detail about Gibsons Italia part of Gibsons Restaurant Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/105777-Gibsons-Italia

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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