Chef de Cuisine

Aba • Chicago, IL

12d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Aba Chicago, part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, is hiring a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations at its Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood. The role oversees back-of-house (BOH) operations, food preparation and cooking, inventory, purchasing, food costs, staffing, training, and menu changes. The Chef de Cuisine partners with the General Manager and other managers or chefs to coordinate production and maintain food quality, effective communication, and teamwork. The position requires working a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, and may involve work at multiple sites with or without overnight travel as needed. The listed salary range is $70,000–$90,000 per year.

Requirements

• 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Skilled in managing BOH systems.
• Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, and at multiple sites with or without overnight travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead opening-shift processes, including food orders, inventory and price updates, receiving and storage, inspections, and menu changes.
• Lead, direct, and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations, including food preparation and cooking; maintain adequate inventory of food and supplies; and supervise kitchen employees.
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering the company’s Culture of Caring.
• Track and control food costs, and purchase and order food products and restaurant supplies, including daily product orders.
• Partner with the General Manager and/or designated managers or chefs to create prep lists throughout the day and assign production duties to BOH staff.
• Conduct regular line checks throughout the day to ensure the quality of menu items.
• Partner with the General Manager and/or designated managers or chefs to review and maintain recipe books regularly.
• Communicate food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests effectively between FOH and BOH.
• Partner with the General Manager and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop BOH employees and teams as needed.
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
• Use tact and good judgment when addressing challenges involving guests, vendors, and employees, responding 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; and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Quarterly bonus.
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, personal days, and vacation.
• 401(k).
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life, accident protection, and critical illness insurance.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Restaurant discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program focused on mental health and wellness.
• Career-long training and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed