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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $51,500.00 - $69,600.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid vacation
401(k) Plan
Annual bonus
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The Lake is an upcoming private social club slated to open in October 2026 in Chicago's vibrant River North neighborhood. Spanning an expansive 26,000 square feet, this exclusive clubhouse will merge a timeless brick-and-limestone exterior with sleek, contemporary interiors. The design aims to craft an environment that is both elegant and welcoming, perfectly suited to encouraging a lively and inclusive community atmosphere. At the heart of The Lake's offerings is an exceptional food and beverage program that highlights diversity and quality, creating a central gathering space for individuals from varied backgrounds who appreciate spending meaningful time with family and friends.... Show More
Job Requirements
- 3-5 years of culinary experience in professional kitchen environments
- Previous experience in sous chef or senior line cook roles
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to work in fast-paced high-pressure settings
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including nights weekends and holidays
- Commitment to upholding high culinary and service standards
- Willingness to participate in pre-opening activities and continuous learning
Job Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in progressive kitchen roles including experience as a sous chef or senior line cook
- Experience in high-quality restaurants luxury hotels or private clubs preferred
- Strong understanding of classical cooking techniques kitchen organization and food safety standards
- Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced high-expectation environment
- Experience with pre-opening environments is a plus
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop culinary teams
- Knowledge of inventory management and cost control practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Passion for delivering exceptional culinary quality and guest experiences
- Alignment with company core values including drive teamwork empathy excellence integrity judgment creativity positive attitude and self-awareness
Job Duties
- Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring consistency quality and efficiency in all food preparation and service
- Lead service periods ensuring dishes are executed to the highest standards and delivered in a timely manner
- Maintain organization cleanliness and proper food handling practices in accordance with health and safety standards
- Support the coordination between kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service
- Uphold and enforce recipes plating standards and preparation techniques
- Conduct regular line checks and quality control measures before and during service
- Ensure proper storage labeling and rotation of all food products
- Assist in menu development tastings and seasonal updates as directed by the Executive Chef
- Supervise and mentor line cooks and prep cooks providing training and ongoing feedback
- Foster a positive respectful and high-performance kitchen culture
- Assist in hiring onboarding and scheduling of kitchen staff
- Lead by example with professionalism urgency and attention to detail
- Support food cost management through proper portioning waste reduction and inventory control
- Assist with ordering receiving and vendor relationships to ensure quality and consistency of ingredients
- Monitor labor efficiency during shifts and support scheduling needs
- Contribute to delivering a consistently exceptional dining experience through quality and consistency
- Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure alignment on service timing and guest expectations
- Support special events private dining and club programming as needed
- Participate in pre-opening activities including kitchen setup equipment organization and staff training
- Assist in developing systems prep lists and operational workflows
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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