Sous Chef (2729)

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Italian restaurant is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to enhance the dining experience. The role involves managing kitchen operations, training staff, and ensuring food safety while offering competitive pay and benefits. Join a team committed to culinary excellence!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance-based Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Allowance for off-duty dining

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to work 45-55 hour work weeks.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily kitchen operations including food prep and cooking.
• Training kitchen staff and upholding food safety standards.
• Controlling operational costs and ordering food supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Food Safety and Sanitation certification

Job description

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Description

Biaggi's is seeking a hardworking and reliable Sous Chef to help us create the ultimate dining experience for our guests. If you are passionate about the culinary arts and committed to professional success, APPLY TODAY!

Qualified candidates must be motivated, friendly, team-oriented, honest, and comfortable with managing people. Must be available to work consistently, act in a professional manner & have a positive attitude.

Description

Biaggi's is seeking a hardworking and reliable Sous Chef to help us create the ultimate dining experience for our guests. If you are passionate about the culinary arts and committed to professional success, APPLY TODAY!

Qualified candidates must be motivated, friendly, team-oriented, honest, and comfortable with managing people. Must be available to work consistently, act in a professional manner & have a positive attitude.

Sous Chef responsibilities include but are not limited to creating exceptional culinary experiences for our guests, overseeing & participating in the daily kitchen operations (opening/closing procedures, receiving, food prep, cooking), training kitchen staff following company policies & procedures, upholding standards for food preparation and plating, food safety and sanitation, and workplace safety, controlling operational costs, taking inventories, and ordering food and supplies.

Sous Chef Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Strong culinary skills including food preparation and cooking best practices.
• Working knowledge of restaurant industry operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to lead a diverse team with varying degrees of experience.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate employees and obtain positive results.
• Strong time management, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to uphold vendor relationships and troubleshoot any daily challenges with a customer service representative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to deliver on-time results.
• Must be able to travel away from home for 35-45 days to participate in management training.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to work a variety of morning, afternoon, evening & late-night work shifts, to match operational needs.
• Ability to work 45-55 hour work weeks. Work week hours will vary based on operational needs.
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Must be able to stand, sit, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 21 years or age or older
  
  

Sous Chef Employment Benefits

• Competitive Salary ($55,000 - $65,000 per year, based on experience)
• Performance-based Bonus Program (Up to $5,000 annually in years 1-3).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation upon hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Career advancement opportunities
• Allowance for off-duty dining
• Relocation assistance
  
  

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is a casual Italian restaurant offering an extensive selection of house-made and imported pastas, soups, salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts prepared with the freshest ingredients available and served in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere.

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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