Sous Chef (8355)

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary ($50,000-$65,000?`?

Performance-based Bonus Program (up to

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability &

Paid Vacation upon hire

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Allowance for off-duty dining

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in Champaign, IL is seeking a hardworking Sous Chef to help us deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, assist with food prep, plating, safety, and training, while maintaining high standards and a positive team environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of sous chef experience, a current Food Safety certification, strong leadership, and the ability to work long hours, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year 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 operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lead a diverse team with varying experience.
• Strong leadership to motivate staff and achieve results.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and troubleshoot daily challenges with a customer service representative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations (opening/closing procedures, receiving, prep, cooking).
• Train kitchen staff following company policies and procedures.
• Uphold standards for food preparation, plating, safety, and sanitation.
• Control operational costs, take inventories, and order food and supplies.

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

Food Safety Certification

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Inventory & Ordering

Job 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,

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 ($50,000-$65,000 annually, based on experience)
• Performance-based Bonus Program (up to $5,000 if first year)
• 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.