Sous Chef

RH; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RH is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef at our Oak Brook design gallery. You will mentor team members, uphold RH's culinary standards, and drive world-class guest experiences in a high-volume environment.

Together with the leadership team, you will optimize labor and food costs, manage inventory, recruit and onboard talent, and ensure safety and sanitation compliance while delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in high-volume, full-service settings.
• Proven ability to manage labor and food costs, inventory controls, and strategic resource planning.
• Advanced culinary techniques and knife skills with high-level execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Members with structured training and coaching to uphold RH culinary standards.
• Partner with the Executive Chef in shaping kitchen strategy including recruitment, onboarding, and building a high-performing team.
• Support inventory controls and reporting, including labor and food cost optimization.
• Drive operational excellence by upholding quality and safety standards across all hospitality areas.
• Own service execution, conduct line checks, monitor food prep, and lead expediting.
• Document updates to ensure alignment and support ongoing performance.
• Deliver exceptional results while championing RH’s hospitality vision and financial goals.
• Assume full leadership in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Culinary technique

Team development

Autonomous decision-making

Staff training

Education

Culinary program curriculum

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Foodager

Inventory management systems

Job description

With over 20 Hospitality experiences worldwide, RH Hospitality continues to expand our distinguished portfolio of Restaurants within our Design Galleries globally. Our goal is to blur the line between home and hospitality, creating an integrated experience that engages our guests and immerses them in the RH lifestyle.

RH is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to play a key leadership role in our culinary team. In this role, you will help create world-class guest experiences while driving the success of the business and upholding the highest quality standards. As a member of the Property Leadership Team, you will work alongside the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, cultivate and develop culinary talent, and support recruitment and administrative functions.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop Team Members by providing structured training and in-the-moment coaching and guidance to uphold RH’s culinary standards and support their professional growth
• Partner with the Executive Chef in shaping the strategic direction of the kitchen, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and building a high-performing team aligned with RH’s vision
• Support the Executive Chef with inventory controls and reporting, including labor cost optimization, food cost control, and inventory management, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Drive operational excellence by implementing and upholding quality and safety standards across all hospitality areas, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Own service execution, conducting line checks, monitoring food preparation, and leading expediting to maintain world-class guest experiences
• Document key updates and insights to ensure alignment, enhance team performance and support ongoing operational excellence
• Deliver exceptional results in our ever-changing and dynamic business while championing our Hospitality vision, strategy, and financial goals
• Assume full leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring seamless operations and team alignment

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of previous Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant; and/or culinary program curriculum; or equivalert combination of education and experience
• Proven ability to manage financial performance, including labor and food costs, inventory controls, and strategic resource planning
• Expertise in computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Foodager (or other inventory management system) and email communication
• Advanced culinary expertise, including mastery of knife techniques and execution of high-level cooking standards
• Proven ability to work autonomously while making strategic decisions and collaborating effectively across all levels of leadership
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs using appropriate equipment and techniques
• Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods
• Commitment to proper safety and sanitation practices in a commercial kitchen environment