Sous Chef (IL)

Elgin, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Hourly

Internship

Consulting

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $45,000.00 - $55,000.00

Benefits

Salary from $45,000 - $55,000

Personal medical insurance

Family medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health savings account

Vacation Time

Sick Time

401k retirement program

Life insurance

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

voluntary life insurance

Job Description

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is an innovative and rapidly expanding family entertainment company, renowned for combining high-speed indoor karting experiences with immersive arcade gaming and culinary excellence. Slated to open a new location in Schaumburg, IL in early 2026, Andretti is setting the stage to be a premier destination for excitement and entertainment, featuring multi-level karting tracks, virtual reality simulators, arcade games, and exceptional dining experiences. The company emphasizes delivering high-quality service and unforgettable moments to guests of all ages across their state-of-the-art venues. Joining Andretti means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of... Show More

Job Requirements

Eligible to work in the U.S.
at least 18 years of age
high school diploma or equivalent
experience leading high-volume kitchens
strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and leadership skills
ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
energetic and guest-focused with a commitment to operational excellence

Job Qualifications

Eligible to work in the U.S.
at least 18 years of age
high school diploma or equivalent
experience leading high-volume kitchens
strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and leadership skills
ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
energetic and guest-focused with a commitment to operational excellence
2+ years of kitchen management experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments
2+ years of experience overseeing culinary operations for private events and large-scale functions
skilled in collaborating with event sales teams to execute seamless, high-quality food service experiences
experience managing banquets and/or events strongly preferred
certified in food safety practices with HACCP or ServSafe credentials
bilingual with the ability to effectively communicate across diverse teams and guest demographics
demonstrated leadership capabilities with a proven ability to inspire, motivate, and manage teams at all levels
strong background in training and developing culinary staff for long-term growth and performance
in-depth understanding of food and labor cost controls to optimize profitability and efficiency

Job Duties

Lead the culinary department with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence
inspire and empower team members to consistently deliver exceptional, legendary service
assist in managing daily, weekly and monthly operations including food product ordering, staffing, scheduling, cleanliness, organization, service timing, and quality product
ensure banquets, buffets and event culinary offerings are consistent with AIKG standards, specifications, and brand consistency
maintain strict compliance with all environment and health board regulations governing food and beverage preparation and service
assist in the development and performance growth of culinary team members and supervisors
direct staff training initiatives and manage employee relations to ensure a productive and positive work environment
foster high morale within the culinary team through active leadership and ongoing support
take an active part in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top culinary talent
monitor and control food and labor costs to meet or exceed departmental budget targets
ensure all site inspections and health code evaluations consistently meet or exceed required standards
maintain impeccable organization and cleanliness across all kitchen, food service, and storage areas
collaborate with the sales team to coordinate culinary planning, staffing, and execution for events and group functions
help oversee the maintenance, inventory, and operational readiness of all kitchen equipment and culinary assets
always support the Andretti Indoor Karting and Games motto 'Striving for Perfection: Achieving Excellence.'

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