Sous Chef

Sous Chef Hawksmoor - Chicago - 3.2 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $80,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Staff supervision Team leadership Coaching Kitchen staff training Managing kitchen staff Training Teaching Staff development Full Job Description Sous Chef - Hawksmoor Chicago Chicago is the historical powerhouse of American beef, and when Hawksmoor found out about an actual powerhouse building, it felt like fate. So, after years of dreaming, we set our eyes on coming to Chicago and found ourselves a home. The LaSalle Street Cable Car Powerhouse is a beautiful, designated landmark, initially opened in 1887, in the heyday of Chicago's cable car system. We restored some original features to their former glory and, at the same time, breathed new life into the space. Reporting to the Executive Chef, we're looking for a Sous Chef to join our team.

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Careers with Hawksmoor Group are among the best - generous pay and benefits, award-winning restaurants, unrivalled career opportunities and some of the happiest people in the business (as voted by the people who work here). The Sunday Times has recognized Hawksmoor n their Best Companies awards for several years as one of the top 100 companies to work for in the UK and we endeavour to do the same in the US. Key responsibilities of the role include: To support the Executive Chef in; Food quality and consistency Taking part in menu development and tastings Efficiency of services/kitchen Product and service standards Health & Safety Maintenance of kitchen equipment Set an example to staff when running the pass or working on a section. Giving support to senior staff within the team FOH/BOH To support the Executive Chef and manage the kitchen's financial performance, including: Being aware of GP targets Ensure stock levels are appropriate and ordering is optimized A good understanding of: Product Company recipes (which must be followed exactly) Systems, including QSR, Stock management and inventory control To be considered for the role you will have: Extensive experience running some of the best kitchens in Chicago. Experience launching and opening restaurants in Chicago and the US. Comfortable and experienced with high volume businesses in terms of both covers and revenue. Top management and interpersonal skills. Excellent leadership skills with ability to teach, coach and train all FOH and BOH employees. INDBOH