Sous Chef

Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Paid holidays

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Partner benefits

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Beatrix is a vibrant neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant, and meeting place that offers a welcoming environment for locals and visitors alike. Known for its healthy yet delicious menu options alongside in-house pastries and signature cookies, Beatrix combines the art of great food with community connection. This establishment is committed to providing an exceptional dining experience through quality ingredients, innovative culinary offerings, and outstanding customer service. Beatrix is part of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, a culinary-driven company with a long-standing reputation for excellence and a deep commitment to nurturing its team members. With over 130 locations, Lettuce Entertain You focuses on fostering a culture that values diversity, growth, and inclusion, making it a respected leader in the hospitality industry.

Beatrix is currently seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role is essential in maintaining the high standards of food preparation and presentation that Beatrix is known for. The Sous Chef will work closely with the General Manager and other leadership team members to oversee all back-of-house operations, ensuring efficient workflow and exceptional food quality. The position requires leadership, creativity, and an ability to manage multiple kitchen functions, including food preparation, inventory control, and staff supervision.

The Sous Chef at Beatrix will be responsible for running back-of-house shifts, managing inventory levels, and guiding all kitchen and dish teams to operate smoothly. They will lead regular pre-shift meetings, conduct food tastings and inspections, maintain recipe books, assist in food purchasing and cost control, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to meet guest expectations. Additionally, this role involves recruiting, onboarding, training, and developing kitchen employees to build a strong and motivated team.

Lettuce Entertain You offers a competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to $75,000 per year for this position, reflecting the value placed on experienced culinary professionals. The company also emphasizes career-long training and opportunities for growth, ensuring that team members are supported in their professional development. Benefits include quarterly bonuses, paid time off including holidays and vacation, medical insurance under Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental and vision insurance, life and accident protection, domestic partner benefits, restaurant discounts, and an employee assistance program focused on mental health and wellness.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and who is passionate about elevating the dining experience. With a commitment to excellence, creativity, and teamwork, the Sous Chef role at Beatrix offers the chance to contribute to a beloved neighborhood brand while advancing your culinary career within the supportive Lettuce Entertain You family.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 years of sous chef experience
Strong leadership skills
Ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds
Flexibility to work varied shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends
Excellent communication skills

Job Qualifications

2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff

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 participating 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 order
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