Sous Chef

The Ivy Room is a distinguished full-service event space located in Chicago's vibrant River North neighborhood. Housed within a historic courtyard building, this venue is perfectly suited for a variety of occasions such as cocktail parties, weddings, luncheons, meetings, and galas throughout the year. Known for its elegant atmosphere and versatile space, The Ivy Room offers an unmatched setting for memorable events and celebrations, drawing a diverse clientele that values quality and sophistication. The venue prides itself on its commitment to exceptional service, ensuring each event is executed flawlessly.

The Ivy Room is currently seeking a professional Sous Chef to join its team, under the employment of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, a nationally recognized culinary-driven restaurant group with over 130 locations. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to $75,000 per year along with numerous benefits including quarterly bonuses, paid time off, and comprehensive healthcare coverage. The Sous Chef position is pivotal in maintaining the high standards of kitchen operations and culinary excellence for the venue.

As a Sous Chef at The Ivy Room, you will be responsible for managing and executing back-of-house operations during your shifts. You will lead the kitchen team to ensure the preparation and cooking of high-quality dishes while maintaining impeccable standards of cleanliness, safety, and organization. Your role involves supervising the BOH staff, including kitchen, dish, and other support teams, ensuring smooth and efficient food production. You will also collaborate closely with the General Manager and designated culinary managers to review and maintain recipe books that align with the venue’s culinary vision.

Key responsibilities include leading BOH pre-shift meetings, conducting line and inventory checks, and ensuring the highest quality of all menu items through regular tastings and line inspections. You will also be tasked with ordering food products and supplies, managing food costs, and facilitating effective communication between the front of house and back of house teams to meet special requests and production challenges. Your leadership will extend to hiring, training, and developing BOH employees, fostering a teamwork-driven environment that promotes mutual respect and high performance.

This role demands flexibility as it requires working various shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and potential overnight travel to multiple sites. Physical demands include the ability to move and lift weights up to 50 pounds occasionally, ensuring the hands-on involvement required to support the kitchen team effectively. Joining The Ivy Room means becoming part of a dynamic culinary environment within a prominent hospitality brand celebrated for its Culture of Caring and commitment to fostering career-long growth and unique talent development.