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Lettuce Entertain YouPosted 25 months ago

Sous Chef

$55,000–$75,000 year

On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States

Full TimeLarge

Job Summary

Run BOH shifts ensuring efficient operations, food prep, cooking, and adequate inventory levels while supervising kitchen, dish, and all other BOH teams. Lead pre-shift meetings, conduct line and cooler checks, perform food tastings, and maintain recipe books through regular reviews with management. Purchase and order food products, control food costs, and ensure effective communication between front of house and back of house. Partner with management to interview, hire, onboard, train, and supervise all BOH employees. Model teamwork and respond with patience and courtesy to challenges involving guests, vendors, and staff. Work a variety of days and shifts including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, with occasional overnight travel.

Required Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
  • Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
  • Must be able to move and lift up to 10 pounds
  • Must be able to frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds
  • Must be able to occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with French cuisine is a plus

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