Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Benefits
competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection insurance
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Beatrix is a vibrant neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant, and meeting place known for its unique blend of healthy and delicious menu options, complemented by freshly baked in-house pastries and signature cookies. This cozy and welcoming establishment is part of the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants group, a well-respected culinary-driven restaurant company that operates over 130 locations. Beatrix is committed to offering an exceptional dining experience while fostering a community-focused environment where guests can enjoy high-quality food and beverages in a relaxing atmosphere. The brand emphasizes the use of fresh ingredients and innovative recipes to create meals that appeal to a wide range of palates, making it a favorite local destination for breakfast, lunch, and casual dinners.
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, the parent company, is renowned for its Culture of Caring, a philosophy that highlights the importance of its people and nurtures diverse talents through career-long training and growth opportunities. This culture supports employees by providing competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where unique perspectives are welcomed and valued.
The Chef de Cuisine position at Beatrix offers a dynamic role for culinary leaders who have a passion for food and management. This role involves overseeing the back-of-house operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and high-quality food production aligned with Beatrix's standards. The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for managing inventory, supervising kitchen staff, and leading the culinary effort for menu development and execution. This position requires someone with at least two years of chef experience, ideally with a background in full-service restaurants, who can lead a team effectively while maintaining a strong focus on food quality and operational excellence.
Additionally, the role demands excellent communication and leadership skills to encourage teamwork between the kitchen and front-of-house teams, ensuring the best possible guest experience. The job offers a competitive salary range from $70,000 to $90,000 per year, alongside multiple employee perks such as quarterly bonuses, paid time off, medical insurance coverage including Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, and various other employee benefits designed to support and motivate the team.
By joining Beatrix as a Chef de Cuisine, culinary professionals have the opportunity to grow within a nationally recognized restaurant group known for its culinary innovation and commitment to employee well-being. This position allows for creative input into menu innovations, ensuring that the food served exceeds customer expectations while aligning with the company’s standards and values. The role is ideal for chefs who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy mentoring a team, and take pride in delivering exceptional food quality and service.
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, the parent company, is renowned for its Culture of Caring, a philosophy that highlights the importance of its people and nurtures diverse talents through career-long training and growth opportunities. This culture supports employees by providing competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where unique perspectives are welcomed and valued.
The Chef de Cuisine position at Beatrix offers a dynamic role for culinary leaders who have a passion for food and management. This role involves overseeing the back-of-house operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and high-quality food production aligned with Beatrix's standards. The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for managing inventory, supervising kitchen staff, and leading the culinary effort for menu development and execution. This position requires someone with at least two years of chef experience, ideally with a background in full-service restaurants, who can lead a team effectively while maintaining a strong focus on food quality and operational excellence.
Additionally, the role demands excellent communication and leadership skills to encourage teamwork between the kitchen and front-of-house teams, ensuring the best possible guest experience. The job offers a competitive salary range from $70,000 to $90,000 per year, alongside multiple employee perks such as quarterly bonuses, paid time off, medical insurance coverage including Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, and various other employee benefits designed to support and motivate the team.
By joining Beatrix as a Chef de Cuisine, culinary professionals have the opportunity to grow within a nationally recognized restaurant group known for its culinary innovation and commitment to employee well-being. This position allows for creative input into menu innovations, ensuring that the food served exceeds customer expectations while aligning with the company’s standards and values. The role is ideal for chefs who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy mentoring a team, and take pride in delivering exceptional food quality and service.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of professional chef experience
- proven leadership abilities
- experience managing kitchen operations
- strong organizational skills
- effective communication skills
- ability to manage inventory and food costs
- willingness to work flexible hours including weekends
- capacity to lift and move heavy items safely
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Job Qualifications
- 4 plus years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant
- ability to lead and develop teams
- skilled in managing BOH systems
Job Duties
- Lead the opening shift process including food orders, inventory and price updates
- receive and store deliveries
- oversee inspections
- manage menu changes
- lead, direct and ensure efficient BOH operations including food prep and cooking
- ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies
- supervise kitchen employees
- provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams fostering Culture of Caring
- track and control food cost
- purchase and order food product and supplies including daily product orders
- partner with General Manager and management team to create prep lists and assign production duties to BOH staff
- perform regular line checks to ensure quality
- review and maintain recipe books with GM and management
- ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues between FOH and BOH
- interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop BOH teams
- model and promote teamwork across all teams
- tactfully manage challenges with guests, vendors, and employees
- work varied shifts including mornings, nights, weekends
- move and lift up to 50 pounds as needed
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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