Executive Sous Chef

Il Porcellino•Chicago, IL

1d•$60,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Il Porcellino and Ramen-san River North are currently hiring an Executive Sous Chef. Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for an Executive Sous Chef with 2 years of Executive Sous Chef experience to support a dual kitchen operation. The company rewards its teams with benefits, career-long training, and growth opportunities. Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to its people, welcoming unique perspectives and nurturing diverse talents at over 130 locations, supported by its Culture of Caring. The company participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

4+ years of Executive Sous Chef experience in a full-service restaurant
Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff

Responsibilities

Oversee all mid- and closing kitchen duties and contribute to inventory, ordering and controlling food and labor costs
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
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