Sous Chef — Lead BOH, Elevate Menus, Growth & Benefits

Wildfire; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off - holidays, personal,vac

401(k)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident & Critical Illness

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wildfire is hiring a Sous Chef in Glenview. The role demands 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant, with demonstrated ability to lead and manage kitchen staff. You will run BOH shifts, oversee food prep, and collaborate closely with management on recipe books and cost control.

The position requires flexibility across shifts, weekends, and travel to multiple sites, with a robust benefits package and competitive compensation in the US market.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Run BOH shifts and ensure efficient operations including food prep and cooking.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temp and cooler checks and tastings.
• Coordinate with GM and chefs to review recipe books and maintain quality.
• Perform regular line checks to ensure quality of all menu items.
• Purchase and order food products and supplies daily.
• Monitor food costs and ensure effective communication between FOH and BOH.
• Collaborate with GM to interview, hire, onboard, and develop BOH staff.
• Model teamwork across all teams and handle guest/vendor challenges with tact.
• Work varying shifts, including early mornings and weekends, across multiple sites.
• Lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Skills

Sous chef experience

Kitchen leadership

Job description

Wildfire is hiring a Sous Chef in Glenview. The role demands 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant, with demonstrated ability to lead and manage kitchen staff. You will run BOH shifts, oversee food prep, and collaborate closely with management on recipe books and cost control.

The position requires flexibility across shifts, weekends, and travel to multiple sites, with a robust benefits package and competitive compensation in the US market.