Maple & Ash Chicago Sous Chef

MAPLE HOSPITALITY GROUP•Chicago, IL

6d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Join Maple Hospitality Group, where culinary excellence meets unparalleled service. Led by renowned restaurateur Jim Lasky and two-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant, known for his innovative approach to fine dining, we're building a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to creating iconic destinations. We believe success hinges on impeccable food, world-class service, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences. As we expand across Chicago, Scottsdale, Dallas, and Miami, you'll find endless opportunities for growth, travel, and continuing education. Our culture is built on four core principles: Generosity: Always give more, exceed expectations. Excellence: Deliver exceptional work with unmatched expertise. Fun: Love what you do, laugh often, and enjoy the journey. Fail Fast: Learn from mistakes, adapt, and keep improving. What You Will Do This position is responsible for providing supportive leadership to kitchen staff throughout food service. Assisting the Executive Chef in monitoring kitchen activities, expediting orders to ensure quality taste or presentation, and taking on additional responsibilities to keep the kitchen department functioning properly.

Requirements

High-end level restaurant experiences is a must
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must maintain a high level of cleanliness and be aware of all food safety standards
Ability to lead a team and follow instructions
Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
Must have personal pride in appearance.
Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
Must be detail-oriented.
2+ years of higher management culinary experience
Must have a flexible schedule including the ability to work on nights, weekends, and holidays
Complete position requirements in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Accomplish company goals by owning assigned tasks and exploring opportunities to add value to the position
Oversee the line and ensure the execution of exceptional food in a timely manner
Responsible for daily line checks to continually drive consistency in recipe standards
Collaborate with the Executive Chef, CDC, and Exe Sous Chef to maintain corporate-mandated food and labor costs.
Oversee and participate in daily food purchasing and prep production
Maintain proper inventory practices and reporting
Create menu specials, as requested by the Executive Chef
Schedule and manage staff to build a strong kitchen and dish team
Recruit exceptional hourly staff members and ensure they’re properly trained to execute their job duties
Actively prepare for and participate in manager meetings
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing sanitation standards, complying with health and legal regulations, and maintaining security systems.
Communicate effectively and genuinely with staff members, guests, and all departments
Maintain a friendly, caring and professional demeanor at all times in a fast-paced environment
Respond quickly to guest and staff complaints and requests in a friendly and professional manner
Report to the Executive Chef, CDC, and Executive Sous Chef on operational wins, losses and areas in need of improvement.
Perform minor accounting duties
Any other duties assigned