Sous Chef | Lead High-Volume Kitchen, Growth & Training

Maxby Hospitality; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance-based Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability &

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Off-duty dining allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in Algonquin, IL is seeking a hardworking Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and uphold food safety standards in a high-volume environment. The role requires strong culinary skills, effective leadership, and the ability to manage opening/closing procedures, inventory, and vendor relations, with weekend and holiday shifts and 45-55 hour weeks.

Competitive salary range of $55,000–$65,000 per year plus bonus and benefits; relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification is required.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation and cooking best practices.
• Ability to lead a diverse team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Vendor relations

Education

Food Safety & Sanitation Certification

Job description

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in Algonquin, IL is seeking a hardworking Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and uphold food safety standards in a high-volume environment. The role requires strong culinary skills, effective leadership, and the ability to manage opening/closing procedures, inventory, and vendor relations, with weekend and holiday shifts and 45-55 hour weeks.

Competitive salary range of $55,000–$65,000 per year plus bonus and benefits; relocation assistance