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Lettuce Entertain You

Independent, family-owned restaurant group

Chef de Cuisine

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant.
  • Ability to lead and develop teams.
  • Skill in managing back-of-house systems.
  • Ability to work a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, at multiple sites, with or without overnight travel, as needed.
  • Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds often, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the opening shift process, including food orders, inventory and price updates, receiving and storage, overseeing inspections, and leading and managing menu changes.
  • Lead, direct, and ensure effective and efficient back-of-house operations, including food preparation and cooking; maintain adequate inventory of food and supplies; and supervise kitchen employees.
  • Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering the company’s Culture of Caring.
  • Track and control food costs, and purchase and order food products and supplies for the restaurant, including daily product orders.
  • Partner with the General Manager and/or designated managers or chefs to create prep lists throughout the day and assign production duties to back-of-house staff.
  • Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure the quality of all menu items.
  • Partner with the General Manager and/or designated managers or chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books.
  • Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests 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, and respond with patience and courtesy.

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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