Lettuce Entertain You

Independent, family-owned restaurant group

Executive Sous Chef

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeWheeling, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 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 back-of-house shifts and ensure effective and efficient operations, including food preparation and cooking; maintain adequate inventory of food and supplies; 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 food tastings for the shift.
Partner with the General Manager and/or designated managers or chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books.
Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure the quality of all menu items.
Purchase and order food products and supplies for the restaurant, including daily product orders.
Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between the front of house and back of house.
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, 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, and up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.

About US

Saranello's -- inspired by Chef-Partner Mychael Bonner's passion for Italy's culture -- offers homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas as well as prime steaks and fresh fish in a rustic trattoria setting.

Overview

Saranello's is now hiring an EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Executive Sous Chef with 2 years of Executive Sous Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our 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

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 90 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 55 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!

EOE. We participate in E-Verify

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

Qualifications

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

Salary Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

Compensation: 60000 to 90000 (USD)

About the Company

Lettuce Entertain You

Independent, family-owned restaurant group

Lettuce Entertain You is a Chicago-based, independent, family-owned restaurant group that owns, manages and licenses more than 110 restaurants across several states. It operates a diverse portfolio of concepts, from fast casual to fine dining, including brands like R.J. Grunts, Aba, Hub 51, Wildfire, RPM Italian, M Burger, Shaw’s Crab House, Mon Ami Gabi, and Beatrix. The company focuses on attracting and developing people with creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, providing extensive training and rewarding talent and drive. Its product line is not a single dish but a collection of restaurant concepts and dining experiences under one organizational umbrella. The goal is to be the best in the business by cultivating talent, creativity, and high standards in hospitality, food, and service, across its growing portfolio.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1971

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