Goodwin Recruiting
Upscale Sous Chef
Chicago, ILFood & beverage & lodging$65,000 - $70,000
Job Summary
An Iconic Chicago-based restaurant group is seeking a polished high-volume Sous Chef for one of its distinguished locations. We have been delivering exceptional experiences for our guests for over thirty years and have been a leader in the hospitality market, being known for great food and service. We have a variety of beautiful venues and have entered into a growth phase. If you are looking for a great opportunity where the guest and employee experience is paramount, we want to speak with you.
Sous Chef Responsibilities:
- Oversee all food preparation, production, and presentation; ensure that recipes are followed and preparation and presentation are adhered to consistently.
- Ensure production of all recipes, both prep and plate, are consistent and of superior quality
- Plan production schedules, implement, and manage execution.
- Understand and adhere to all GRG kitchen operation and management procedures..
- Communication of all opportunities, clearly and with necessary urgency, to senior management to secure assistance or guidance.
- Possess and maintain thorough knowledge of wines offered in restaurant and wine/food pairings.
- Represents restaurant and brand at outside functions as needed.
- Ensureall kitchen and food operations are in compliance with all legislated health and licensing guidelines; ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Implement and manage GRG systems ○ Food purchasing/Declining Budget ○ Labor Budget/Tracker.
- Prepare accurate and timely reports as required. Daily kitchen log/Avero log, budget trackers both labor and product cost.
- Hire, train, supervise, and develop kitchen staff.
- Ensure employee schedules are posted within GRG guidelines.
- Assess and identify team members with management potential.
- Assign duties and manage quality of work. Hold team members accountable for performance..
- Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively work to promote and recognize performance.
- Follow GRG progressive disciplinary procedure
Sous Chef Compensation:
- Highly competitive salary based on experience
- Attainable bonus potential
- PTO and vacation
- Health benefits
- Tremendous growth potential
- Great company culture
Trisha LeBlanc