Berenjak Line Cook - Soho House Chicago

Soho House•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We're excited to bring Berenjak to Chicago. Inspired by the beloved neighborhood kebab houses of Tehran, Berenjak is a place where incredible food, genuine hospitality, and bringing people together around the table are at the heart of everything we do. As we prepare to open our doors, we're looking for passionate, and dedicated people to join our founding team. Whether you're welcoming guests, crafting memorable dining experiences, or working behind the scenes, every role is an important part of creating a restaurant where both our guests and our team feel truly cared for.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a fast pace, upscale and approachable environment of professionals.
Strong understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
Proven ability to execute all menu items and properly prepare and deliver top quality dishes on all stations.
Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekend and holiday’s (as needed).
Food handler’s certificate.
Strong communicator, collaborator and motivator with ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team.
Proactive, team-player who can work well independently as well as on a team.
Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Possess a level of creativity to create recipes from scratch.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, seamless preparing food and sauces, and assisting Senior Chefs with service.
Thrive in fast-paced environments and positively influence fellow members of the team to remain calm during a busy service.
Execute all menu items properly from prep to plate and deliver top-quality dishes from all stations.
Prepare food items in the pantry, fry station, and other kitchen areas while adhering to allergy requests and specific dish alterations.
Assist with inventory to support the kitchen operating at a sustainable food cost.
Set up stations according to Kitchen guidelines, and maintain a safe, clean, organized, and stocked work area.
Watch wastage, cooking temps and quality to reduce additional costs, influence others on the cost of product and how it contributes to the profit and loss of the company.
Production and a-la-carte dish(s) execution. Including weekend feast ideas and family meals.
Delegate some tasks as needed while also ensuring proper procedure is followed when clocking in and out for shifts as well as breaks.
Support Executive Sous and Jr. Sous with pre and post-service meeting when requested.
Work towards specific goals and Soho House Standards for speed of service goals and consistent experience for Soho House Standards for service; 3-8-10.
Provide a positive influence for the team under pressure and provide a welcoming work environment that increases staff morale.
Attend “Cook House” trainings and support the mentoring and education of new and existing team members on areas they are looking to go.
Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
Be committed to providing quality service and food knowledge.