Sous Chef: High-Volume Kitchen Leadership & Menu Innovation

Hawksmoor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor Chicago is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team at the historic LaSalle Street Powerhouse location. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will lead a busy, high-volume kitchen, ensure food quality and consistency, and contribute to menu tastings and development.

You should bring extensive Chicago kitchen leadership experience, be adept at maintaining GP targets, stock control, safety standards, and mentoring FOH/BOH staff.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience running top kitchens in Chicago.
• Experience launching/opening restaurants in Chicago and the US.
• Comfortable with high-volume operations in terms of covers and revenue.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in food quality and consistency.
• Participate in menu development and tastings.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations during services.
• Uphold product and service standards, health and safety.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and inventory control.
• Set an example for staff when running the pass.
• Assist in managing GP targets and stock levels.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume

Menu development

Training staff

Job description

Hawksmoor Chicago is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team at the historic LaSalle Street Powerhouse location. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will lead a busy, high-volume kitchen, ensure food quality and consistency, and contribute to menu tastings and development.

You should bring extensive Chicago kitchen leadership experience, be adept at maintaining GP targets, stock control, safety standards, and mentoring FOH/BOH staff.