Sous Chef

Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits

competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off including paid holidays, personal days and vacation

401(k)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

dental and vision insurance

life, accident protection and critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program focusing on mental health and wellness

Job Description

Mon Ami Gabi, located inside the historic Beldon-Stratford building in Chicago's vibrant Lincoln Park neighborhood, is a classic French bistro renowned for its authentic French cuisine and timeless favorites such as Onion Soup Au Gratin, Steak Frites, and decadent Profiteroles. This restaurant is part of the Lettuce Entertain You family, a culinary-driven restaurant company that values culture, innovation, and the growth of its employees across more than 130 locations. Mon Ami Gabi has made a name for itself as a premier dining destination, seamlessly blending a warm, inviting atmosphere with world-class French culinary traditions, making it a beloved spot for... Show More

Job Requirements

2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
Ability to lead and manage kitchen staff
Willingness to work flexible shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends
Ability to work at multiple sites with or without overnight travel
Capability to move and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Strong communication skills
Commitment to teamwork and professional kitchen 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 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

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