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What they do
A Sous Chef hands on and actively involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Sous chefs fill in as leaders for the head chef, and get involved in preparing food like station chefs when needed.
$53,904 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Sous Chef
Scratchboard Kitchen
5 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Full Time
• Hourly ($24.00 - $26.00)
Expires:
Oct 8, 2026 Be an early applicant
Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details
Scratchboard Kitchen is seeking a Sous Chef with strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality and scratch cooking. This role works directly alongside and reports to the Executive Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations, lead service, maintain standards, and help continue building a strong and professional kitchen culture. We are looking for someone who is organized, collaborative, calm under pressure, and excited to grow within a chef-driven restaurant focused on quality, systems, and teamwork.
Essential Responsibilities:
Support daily prep, service, and kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient execution
Lead and support line cooks and prep cooks during service while maintaining a positive and professional environment
Expedite service while maintaining quality control, plate consistency, and allergy awareness
Support ordering, inventory, prep systems, and kitchen organization
Assist culinary leadership with scheduling, labor management, and operational systems
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards throughout all kitchen and storage areas
Support recipe costing, waste reduction, temperature logs, and maintenance communication
Help train, develop, and hold team members accountable to kitchen standards
Lead by example through professionalism, urgency, communication, and consistency
Requirements:
1-3+ years of kitchen leadership experience preferred
Strong line cooking and expediting experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to lead and develop team members in a positive and professional manner
Strong understanding of kitchen systems, prep organization, and service execution
Experience with food cost, inventory, and labor management is preferred
Calm under pressure with a proactive approach to problem-solving
A positive attitude and willingness to continue learning and growing
Weekend availability is required
Compensation:
Starting pay is $24-26/hr based on experience, with opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
ABOUT SCRATCHBOARD KITCHEN
Scratchboard Kitchen is a chef-driven upscale casual restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights focused on seasonal, scratch-made food, pastry, coffee, and hospitality. Our kitchen emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, consistency, and continuous improvement. We are a growing company looking for motivated individuals who want to be part of building something special.
Compensation Details Compensation:
Hourly ($24.00 - $26.00)
Benefits & Perks:
Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts Required Skills Portioning Ability to work in a fast paced environment Team Management Team Management Skills Food Safety Knowledge Conflict Resolution skills Conflict Resolution Time Management Skills Gallery
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance