HIDE+SEEK (838 W. Randolph | West Loop)
www.hideandseekchicago.com

Fusing comfortable elegance and a Creative-American shared plates menu, HIDE+SEEK embodies laid-back luxury and a sense of connection, encouraging guests to stick around, order another drink, and focus on the people you’re with.

We are open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, which can be enjoyed inside or on our patio. Like our guests and clientele, our team will be a curated collection of innovative thinkers and creative trailblazers.

We are seeking a skilled Kitchen Manaer with a progressive culinary background that has fundamental understanding of the diversity, fine touches, bold flavors and unique finesse of Creative-American cuisine with touches from Spain, France, and Italy.

We Offer: An opportunity to work with and learn from a skilled team that supports career advancement and professional growth. A competitive compensation package, paid vacation, dining discounts, comprehensive benefits coverage, and more!

The ideal candidates will be able to:

• Manage the BOH culinary team, inventory and cooridnate food orders
• Keep weekly and monthly cost reports 
• Supervising and train food prep and cooking
• Checking food plating and temperature
• Guide the team to deliver quality food on time
• Establish and maintain portion sizes
• Schedule kitchen team shifts
• Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
• Store and label food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area

The ideal candidates will have:

• Leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire, teach, and coach restaurant employees
• 1+ years of kitchen leadership experience as a kitchen manager in high-volume, well-rated restaurants
• Ability to support the line during service while managing transition from prep to service
• An Associate's degree from a culinary focused university preferred but not necessary
• Experience with various Mediterranean cuisines along with classic cooking styles & preparations
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Conflict management abilities
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends

*We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.