Sous Chef

About the role

L. Woods, an American classics and barbecue restaurant in Lincolnwood, is hiring a Sous Chef. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of sous chef experience.

Responsibilities

• Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants rewards its teams with benefits, career-long training, and growth opportunities.
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participate 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 products and supplies for the restaurant including daily product orders.
• 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.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.

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

Pay

USD $55,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights, and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed.