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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

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Located in Chicago's vibrant Fulton Market neighborhood, Aba is a celebrated Mediterranean restaurant with a distinct California influence. The name 'Aba', meaning father in Hebrew, reflects the establishment's commitment to genuine and heartfelt hospitality. Aba operates across multiple key cities including Austin, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, and Nashville, Tennessee, bringing a consistent and innovative dining experience wherever it sets roots. The culinary vision is spearheaded by Top Chef Alum and Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, who presents a modern approach to Mediterranean cooking that emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients and creative techniques. Aba is distinguished not only by its exceptional food but also... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of sous chef experience
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights, and weekends
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

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 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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