Sous Chef

Chicago, IL, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Restaurant Discounts

Domestic Partner Benefits

Job Description

Beatrix is a vibrant neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant, and meeting place known for blending healthy and delicious menu options with freshly made in-house pastries and signature cookies. Founded on the principles of quality, community, and culinary excellence, Beatrix offers a welcoming environment where guests can enjoy not only exceptional food but also a comforting atmosphere to meet, socialize, or work. As part of the esteemed Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants group, Beatrix stands out as a hub for food lovers who appreciate thoughtful, health-conscious cuisine paired with a commitment to excellent service.

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Job Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
Strong leadership and management skills
Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights, and weekends
Capability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Job Qualifications

2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
Ability to lead and manage kitchen staff

Job Duties

Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including food prep and cooking
ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies
supervise the kitchen, dish and other BOH teams
Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
Partner with general manager 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 and back of house
Partner with general manager 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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