Sous Chef

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 by its curated beverage program, spotlighting spirits and rare wines sourced from lesser-known Mediterranean regions, offering patrons a unique and sophisticated taste journey. Aba Chicago is currently hiring a Sous Chef, an essential leadership role within this fast-paced, culinary-driven restaurant environment. This position reports directly to the Executive Chef and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and consistency. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary ranging from USD $55,000 to $75,000 annually. The Sous Chef will run back-of-house (BOH) shifts, manage inventory and ordering, and supervise kitchen, dish, and all other BOH teams to maintain smooth and efficient service. Collaboration with the General Manager and other management personnel is critical to maintain updated recipe standards, optimize food costs, and foster a cohesive team environment. The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills capable of mentoring and developing kitchen staff while promoting teamwork across all departments. This role requires the ability to adapt to various shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and possibly overnight travel to different restaurant locations as necessary. Aba and the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants group prioritize employee wellbeing, offering extensive benefits such as paid time off, health insurance, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs. Working with Aba means joining a company recognized for culinary excellence and a culture that supports personal and professional growth. As part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, Aba supports a vibrant culture of caring, diversity, and inclusivity across its 130+ locations. Candidates passionate about Mediterranean cuisine, quality service, and achieving excellence in a collaborative team-driven setting are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity to advance their culinary career within a prestigious and growing restaurant group.