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Sous Chef

Chicago, IL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
401k
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program

Job Description

RAMEN-SAN is a popular neighborhood noodle joint famed for its vibrant atmosphere combining the best of '90s hip-hop music, savory hot broth, and chilled ice-cold beer. Established as a staple in several vibrant Chicago neighborhoods including River North, Lincoln Park, Fulton Market, and Streeterville, RAMEN-SAN has earned a loyal customer base thanks to its unique blend of Japanese-inspired comfort food and welcoming local vibe. As a part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, a respected culinary-driven company known for its commitment to exceptional dining experiences and people-focused culture, RAMEN-SAN upholds a tradition of quality, camaraderie, and innovative cuisine.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years of sous chef experience
  • Ability to lead and manage kitchen staff
  • Strong knowledge of food safety standards
  • Experience with inventory management
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Willingness to travel between restaurant locations as needed

Job Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
  • Experience with Japanese cuisine, particularly ramen, is a plus

Job Duties

  • Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH shifts and operations including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
  • Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
  • Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
  • Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
  • Purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product orders
  • Assist with tracking and controlling food cost
  • Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
  • Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams
  • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
  • Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
  • Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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