Executive Sous Chef

Landry's, LLC. • Rosemont, IL

6d

About The Position

McCormick & Schmick’s is known for its timeless approach to American seafood dining, featuring fresh fish, premium steaks, and seasonally inspired dishes in a polished yet approachable atmosphere. As an Executive Sous Chef, you support the Executive Chef by managing kitchen operations, supervising culinary staff, and ensuring consistency, quality, and food safety. You play a key role in menu execution, training, and maintaining high culinary standards during daily service.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of culinary management experience in an upscale or fine dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of and attention to detail in back-of-house operations, including staff supervision, inventory controls, food and labor costs, and product quality.
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Stable and progressive work history and a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited culinary program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction through a hands-on, lead-by-example management style and a commitment to a “Do Whatever It Takes Attitude.”
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing all back-of-house staff in an upscale or fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow-up.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost-center targets through proper planning and execution.
• Assist with overseeing weekly and monthly inventories and ordering food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and work-area organization while adhering to OSHA regulations.

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program.
• Continued career development and growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels.
• Multiple health benefit plans.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k).
• Paid leave.
• Paid time off.
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential.

What This Job Offers

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