Sous Chef

Chicago, 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

competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Miru is a distinguished Japanese restaurant located on the 11th floor of the prestigious St. Regis Chicago. The restaurant is renowned for its authentic Japanese cuisine, featuring an exquisite menu that highlights fresh sushi, sashimi, and other raw selections expertly crafted at the sushi bar. Complementing these are varied sharable dishes such as tempura, skewers, and fried rice, along with an impressive assortment of wagyu beef and seafood options. Miru's commitment to showcasing traditional Japanese flavors with contemporary presentation has made it a favorite destination for both locals and visitors seeking a high-end dining experience in Chicago.

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, a well-established culinary-driven company known for its dedication to quality and innovative dining concepts, is actively hiring for the position of Sous Chef at Miru. This role is pivotal in upholding Miru's culinary standards and delivering exceptional food experiences to guests. As a Sous Chef at Miru, you will be responsible for managing the back-of-house (BOH) operations, coordinating food preparation, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring that every dish that leaves the kitchen meets the highest quality standards. This position requires a strong leader with a passion for Japanese cuisine and a solid background in managing kitchen operations. The role offers competitive compensation, with a salary range between USD 55,000.00 and USD 75,000.00 annually, making it an attractive opportunity for culinary professionals looking to advance their careers.

At Miru and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, employees are valued for their unique talents and offered career-long training and growth opportunities. The company prides itself on its Culture of Caring, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment across more than 130 locations. The Sous Chef role at Miru involves collaborating closely with the General Manager and other restaurant leaders to maintain recipe integrity, manage inventory, control food costs, and drive continuous improvements in kitchen efficiency and guest satisfaction. If you have a commitment to excellence, leadership experience, and the culinary expertise needed to thrive in a fast-paced, upscale Japanese restaurant, this role at Miru could be your next career step.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
strong leadership and communication skills
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
knowledge of Japanese cuisine and kitchen operations preferred
ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights and weekends
physical ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
commitment to food safety and sanitation standards

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
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 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