The Alinea Group is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to join our team in Chicago. The ideal candidate has extraordinary attention to detail, exacting focus, and strong kitchen management experience. This role requires dedication, passion, creativity, and the ability to persevere through challenging services while constantly striving to maintain the standards of The Alinea Group and our leaders.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 5 years+ as Chef de Partie and/or 2 years+ as Sous Chef
• Knowledge of national and international restaurants/bars of similar standing

Responsibilities:

Manage daily kitchen operations including, but not limited to:

• Plans, organizes, schedules, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Guides Sous Chef in staff training and continuing education of staff as directed by Executive Chef.
• Meets with the chefs and kitchen team to ensure the smooth running of all kitchen activities, goals, and operations.
• Ensures that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation, and correct temperature.
• Communicates and explains clearly the expectations and standards of the company.
• Audits kitchen space for compliance with health department requirements of food safety and staff hygiene.
• Actively participates in the positive relationship between FOH and BOH teams by maintaining a steady stream of communication with the entire leadership team and staff.
• Contributes significantly in management meeting with FOH leaders to discuss service goals, People of Note (PON), menu changes, and unusual guest requests or dietary restrictions.
• Works with Executive Chef and FOH management to resolve guest complaints/queries satisfactorily.
• Mentors Sous Chefs with regards to purchasing, receiving, and vendor relations.
• Leads Sous Chefs and kitchen staff in inventory, ordering, and stocking of necessary ingredients.
• Supervises regular deep cleaning and maintenance of kitchen area and equipment.
• Contributes to research and development of new menu items, techniques, or presentation as requested by Executive Chef.
• Steps in for Executive Chef as necessary.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the industry and stays abreast of industry trends.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the restaurant to another.
• Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 35 pounds.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, reach, push, twist, walk, crouch, and squat.

• Competitive Salary
• Major holidays off and paid
• Medical, vision, dental and life benefits available on the 1st of the month following full-time employment paid by the company 100%.
• Paid time off
• 401(K) with a company match up to 4% of deferred earnings.
• CTA/Ventra discount available after 1 month of full-time employment.
• Employee Dining Discount, 20% to any Alinea Group restaurant.
• Referral Bonus Program Available.

The Alinea Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity.