Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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
Located inside the historic Beldon-Stratford building in Chicago's vibrant Lincoln Park neighborhood, Mon Ami Gabi stands as a cherished classic French bistro offering a taste of authentic French culinary tradition. Known for timeless favorites such as Onion Soup Au Gratin, Steak Frites, and Profiteroles, Mon Ami Gabi delivers an inviting dining experience that combines exquisite flavors with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. This celebrated establishment is part of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a renowned restaurant group known for its culinary-driven approach and dedication to team development and customer satisfaction. Mon Ami Gabi's location in a historic Chicago landmark adds character and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of sous chef experience in a professional kitchen
- Strong knowledge of French cuisine and cooking techniques
- Ability to manage and supervise kitchen staff effectively
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- Capability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as required
- Willingness to travel between multiple restaurant sites if needed
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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