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Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is Chicago's original tapas restaurant, renowned for its authentic Spanish cuisine and signature sangria. Established in 1985 and nestled in the vibrant Lincoln Park neighborhood, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba has become a beloved dining destination in Chicago for over three decades. The restaurant prides itself on creating a lively and warm atmosphere that captures the essence of Spain, offering guests a unique and memorable culinary experience. As part of the Lettuce Entertain You family of restaurants, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba benefits from a strong organizational foundation that supports both its team members and its commitment to exceptional food and service. Lettuce Entertain... Show More

Job Requirements

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

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 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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