Chef de Cuisine

Sushi-San•Chicago, IL

51d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sushi-san is serving up the best sushi in Chicago and binchotan roasted meats using the freshest ingredients, all with a side of old-school hip-hop and ice-cold beer. Sushi-san River North is Hiring Now: CHEF de CUISINE! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Chef de Cuisine with 2 years of Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

Requirements

4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant
Strong knowledge of sushi preparation, fish butchery, and Japanese culinary techniques
Ability to lead and develop teams
Skilled in managing BOH systems

Responsibilities

Lead the opening shift process as well as including food orders, inventory and price updates; receiving and storage; overseeing inspections; and leading and managing menu changes
Lead, direct and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including but not limited to food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen employees
Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
Track and control food cost, and purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
Partner with General Manager (GM) and/or designated managers/chefs to create prep lists throughout the day; and assign production duties to BOH staff
Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
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

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