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Homma Talent

Sous Chef

Bluffton, SC · On-site

$56K/yr

We are seeking a Sous Chef to bring their culinary expertise to a luxury living complex in South ... Temporary housing and transportation provided during the first three months of employment.

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participating 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 ...

ASM Global

Sous Chef

Richmond, VA · On-site

$49.50K - $66.80K/yr

Supervise and train prep cooks, line cooks, dishwashers, and temporary labor. * Lead kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is off-site. * Maintain a positive, professional work environment and ...

Compass Group

EXECUTIVE CHEF (TEMPORARY)

Kent, WA

$90K - $92K/yr

The Executive Chef will showcase culinary talents through the delivery of show quality food through personal involvement in task performance while developing and empowering the onsite staff. Works to ...

ASM Global

Sous Chef

Richmond, VA

$49.50K - $66.80K/yr

Supervise and train prep cooks, line cooks, dishwashers, and temporary labor. * Lead kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is off-site. * Maintain a positive, professional work environment and ...

Compass Group

EXECUTIVE CHEF (TEMPORARY)

Auburn, WA · On-site

$90K - $92K/yr

The Executive Chef will showcase culinary talents through the delivery of show quality food through personal involvement in task performance while developing and empowering the onsite staff. Works to ...

Momotaro - Chicago

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL

$65K - $68K/yr

... temp logs, line checks, prep lists, order guides, etc. * Daily follow-through of BOH systems - It ... Continually working through R&D process with the Executive Chef to further dishes on the menu ...

CCL Hospitality Group

EXECUTIVE CHEF (TEMPORARY)

Auburn, WA · On-site

$90K - $92K/yr

The Executive Chef will showcase culinary talents through the delivery of show quality food through personal involvement in task performance while developing and empowering the onsite staff. Works to ...

Swift & Sons

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL

$68K - $73.50K/yr

Job Details Boka Restaurant Group and Executive Chef Chris Pandel are looking for a Sous Chef to ... temp logs, line checks, prep lists, order guides, etc. * Daily follow-through of BOH systems - It ...

Ivy Room

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participating 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 ...

Miru

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participating 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 ...

Flatrock Motorclub

Sous Chef

Rockwood, TN · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

The Sous Chef will begin in a temporary kitchen environment while the Flatrock Motorclub clubhouse is under development. This requires flexibility, adaptability, and a creative approach to delivering ...

AEG

Sous Chef

Richmond, VA · On-site

$49.60K - $67K/yr

Supervise and train prep cooks, line cooks, dishwashers, and temporary labor. * Lead kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is off-site. * Maintain a positive, professional work environment and ...

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Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

Chicago, IL

$55K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

1st of 85 rated restaurants

Job description


Located in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood, Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. With locations in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN, the menu features Top Chef Alum, Chef Partner CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.


Aba Chicago is Hiring a SOUS CHEF!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
  • 401(k)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Restaurant Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

 

Why Work With Lettuce? 

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!
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  • 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 participating 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

  • 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff

USD $55,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.

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