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Mon Ami Gabi

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

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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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

Mon Ami Gabi, nestled inside the historic Beldon-Stratford building in Chicago's vibrant Lincoln Park neighborhood, is a renowned classic French bistro that proudly serves timeless French dishes such as Onion Soup Au Gratin, Steak Frites, and decadent Profiteroles. This restaurant has carved out a distinguished place in Chicago's culinary scene by delivering authentic French cuisine in a warm, inviting, and elegant atmosphere. It combines the charm of historic architecture with a genuine passion for high-quality food and exceptional customer service, attracting both locals and tourists eager for a true French dining experience.

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Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years sous chef experience
  • Strong background in French cuisine
  • Ability to lead and manage kitchen teams
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends
  • Ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to maintaining food quality and safety standards

Job Qualifications

  • 2-3+ years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Familiarity with French cuisine
  • 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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