Goodwin Recruiting
Executive Sous Chef- Scratch Kitchen
Chicago, ILFood & beverage & lodging$80,000 - $90,000
Job Summary
We are looking to hire a professional and experienced Executive Sous Chef for our high-profile, high-volume restaurant in the Downtown Chicago area. Our ideal Executive Sous Chef must possess exceptional leadership and training/development skills. If you are looking to join an AWARD-WINNING/CHEF-DRIVEN hospitality group that has a fantastic reputation and company culture, that can offer you true career growth opportunities, and stability, and is passionate about food and hospitality, look no further!
Executive Sous Chef Benefits:
- True opportunities for career growth
- Competitive base salary up to $90K depending on experience
- Health insurance benefits
- Strong people-first culture
- PTO/Vacation
Executive Sous Chef Qualifications:
- 3+ years in an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef role of an upscale or fine-dining establishment - NO JOB HOPPERS
- A strong mix of Independent and Corporate restaurant experience preferred
- Mediterranean cuisine experience preferred
- Ability to manage a kitchen staff of 30+ and a volume of $7M+
- High-volume, scratch kitchen leadership experience
- Must be a great cook and really be passionate about how the food quality affects a guest's experience
- Proven proficiency in inventory, ordering, scheduling, and team building, and the ability to analyze food cost and labor cost
- Passion for high food quality standards and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- New Restaurant Opening experience preferred
- MUST be able to train out-of-state intermittently for up to 8 weeks
Trish Cram