Upscale Sous Chef

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
• 401k w/match
• PTO and vacation
• Health benefits
• Tremendous growth potential
• Great company culture