Sous Chef

L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge•Lincolnwood, IL

9d•$55,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

L. Woods, located in Lincolnwood just outside Chicago, serves American classics and barbecue specialties in a nostalgic Northwoods Supper Club atmosphere. Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is hiring a Sous Chef to help lead kitchen operations. The role includes running back-of-house shifts, overseeing food preparation and cooking, managing inventory and ordering, maintaining food quality and cost controls, and supporting the hiring, training, supervision, and development of back-of-house employees. 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 stated salary range is $55,000–$75,000 per year.

Requirements

2–3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
Ability to lead and manage kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

Run back-of-house shifts and ensure effective, efficient operations, including food preparation and cooking; maintain adequate food and supply inventory; and supervise kitchen, dish, and other back-of-house teams.
Lead back-of-house pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature, and cooler checks and shift food tastings.
Partner with the general manager and/or designated managers or chefs to review and maintain recipe books regularly.
Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure the quality of menu items.
Purchase and order food products and restaurant supplies, including daily product orders.
Assist with tracking and controlling food costs.
Communicate food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests effectively between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
Partner with the general manager and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop back-of-house 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.