Sous Chef

Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Pizzeria Portofino is a beloved casual pizzeria situated on the scenic Chicago riverfront, known for crafting hand-stretched pizzas, vibrant vegetable antipasti, and artisan pastas. In addition to these delicious offerings, the restaurant features a robust spritz program and a thoughtfully curated selection of approachable coastal wines, creating a warm and inviting dining atmosphere for its diverse clientele. Established as part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, one of the leading culinary-driven restaurant companies, Pizzeria Portofino embodies a commitment to quality, innovation, and community engagement within the Chicago dining scene. Lettuce Entertain You is well-known for nurturing diverse talents and fostering a... Show More

Job Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of sous chef experience
Experience working in a full-service restaurant
Ability to manage and lead kitchen staff effectively
Willingness to work flexible shifts including early mornings, late nights, and weekends
Capability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally
Strong communication skills
Ability to collaborate with front of house staff and management
Commitment to maintain high food safety and quality standards
Experience with inventory management and food cost control

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 Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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