Sous Chef | Fine Dining Restaurant

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions in Rosemont, IL, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to oversee a high-volume fine dining kitchen. You will execute menu standards, maintain superior food quality across all covers, and mentor staff during service and prep.

You’ll collaborate with the executive chef on menu development, manage station operations and inventory, and ensure daily health, safety, and sanitation compliance under pressure in a fast-paced professional kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven sous chef experience in fine dining.
• Strong knife skills and mastery of classical and modern techniques.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu standards and maintain food quality across all covers.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff during service and prep.
• Oversee station management, inventory, and mise en place.
• Collaborate with executive chef on menu development and consistency.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation compliance daily.

Skills

Leadership

Knife skills

Menu development

Quality control

Job description

Sous Chef – High-Volume Fine Dining Kitchen

Lead the culinary backbone of a dynamic fine dining operation.

This full-service restaurant demands precision, speed, and artistry in equal measure. You'll manage a high-volume kitchen while maintaining the exacting standards that define fine dining. If you thrive under pressure and inspire your team to excellence, this is your next move.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary $75,000–$85,000 annually with performance bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan and generous paid time off
• Shape the culinary direction of a respected fine dining concept
• Work alongside accomplished chefs in a fast-paced, professional kitchen

What You'll Do

• Execute menu standards and maintain food quality across all covers
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff during service and prep
• Oversee station management, inventory, and mise en place
• Collaborate with executive chef on menu development and consistency
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation compliance daily

What We're Looking For

• Proven sous chef experience in fine dining establishments
• Strong knife skills and deep knowledge of classical and modern techniques
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate kitchen teams
• Calm, decisive leadership under high-volume service pressure
• Passion for food quality and culinary excellence