Sous Chef

Sous Chef LPM Kitchen Chicago, IL Full Time • Salary/Hourly ($50k - $70k)

Expires:

Jun 6, 2026 78 people viewed Required Years of Experience 2 years

Job Details Title:

Sous Chef —

Private Chef & Catering Operation Location:

Chicago, IL (The Hatchery)

Job Type:

Full-time Compensation:

$50,000-$70,000 About LPM Kitchen LPM Kitchen is a growing private chef and catering business serving Chicago and the North Shore. We cook weekly meals for a roster of high-trust households, run offsite catering events with live-fire elements, and partner with gyms and wellness studios across the city. We're at a real inflection point — at capacity for our weekly service, expanding into a second kitchen, and building out a full catering and bakery program. The right person will help shape what comes next. The Role We're hiring a Sous Chef to be the #2 in our kitchen and a key partner in growing this business. You'll cook alongside the chef, lead production on busy days, and own execution on offsite catering events. What you'll do: Lead volume batch cooking for our weekly meal service (Sundays) Execute offsite catering events, including live-fire cooking — wood-fired pizza, charcoal grilling, open-flame cooking Develop and refine recipes for our rotating weekly menu Help build out our growing catering program, including operations and event leadership Produce kitchen documentation — prep lists, recipes, event briefs, station maps Assist with Sunday delivery routes across Chicago and the

North Shore Schedule:

Wednesday through Sunday. Wednesday and Sunday are half days. Tuesday and Monday off. What we're looking for: 3+ years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 1 year at a sous-level or equivalent Demonstrated experience in offsite catering and event execution Comfort with live-fire cooking (pizza ovens, charcoal, grilling) Strong organizational skills — you can build a prep list and a station setup that runs without you standing over it Leadership experience — you've led a small team through service or an event Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle (required — you'll be helping with deliveries) ServSafe or willingness to obtain Calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and genuinely interested in food What you'll get: Competitive salary commensurate with experience A real seat at the table as we grow — input on menu, hiring, and direction A team that respects each other and a kitchen that runs clean Predictable schedule (no late nights, two consecutive days off) [

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PTO, health stipend, meals, anything else you offer] To apply: Send a resume and a short note about why this role interests you.

Compensation Details Compensation:

Salary/Hourly ($50,000.00 - $70,000.00) Required Skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Time Management Skills Adaptability to Changing Circumstances Creativity in Recipe Development Problem Solving Skills During High Pressure Situations Customer Service Orientation Attention to Food Safety and Hygiene Standards Ability to Multitask Effectively