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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
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

The Oakville Grill & Cellar is a distinguished restaurant located in Chicago's vibrant Fulton Market neighborhood, known for bringing the finest elements of Napa Valley right to the heart of the city. This establishment is celebrated for its carefully crafted menu that emphasizes simply prepared dishes made from expertly sourced, seasonal ingredients, with a particular focus on live-fire cooking techniques. Notably, the restaurant features one of the largest exclusively California wine lists in Chicago, catering to wine enthusiasts and food lovers alike. The Oakville Grill & Cellar also offers a unique tasting room experience, allowing guests to enjoy a true... Show More

Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of sous chef experience
  • ability to work varied shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends
  • flexibility to travel to multiple sites
  • physical ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds
  • strong leadership skills
  • effective communication skills
  • experience with inventory management
  • kitchen staff supervision experience
  • ability to maintain food quality and safety 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, 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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