Sous Chef
Mordecai
3630 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Mordecai hiring Sous Chef in Chicago, IL

Mordecai hiring Sous Chef in Chicago, IL

MordecaiMore Info

Full Time • Salary ($55k - $62.5k)
Expired: Aug 4, 2024

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

Mordecai, the award-winning, bi-level cocktail bar in the heart of Wrigleyville, is seeking a Sous Chef. Created by Chef Matthias Merges of Folkart Restaurant Management and nationally acclaimed cocktail bar Billy Sunday, the space offers an exceptional cocktail experience and features one of the country’s largest selections of rare and collectible vintage spirits. Our kitchen delivers an elevated, but approachable, seasonal menu that highlights both classic and innovative techniques.


Our Sous Chef is expected to be a leader on the line through high volume pushes - either expediting, working a station, or assisting line cooks with their stations, depending on what the business flow dictates. They are expected to preserve the vision of the Executive Chef in terms of team performance, product quality, and overall culture. 


Our ideal candidate will have the following skills:

  • 1+ years of management experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume restaurant 
  • Works well under pressure with a team-first mentality, low ego, and positive approach 
  • Experience with private events and banquets
  • Protein butchery experience
  • Proven ability to adapt and learn new things
  • Outstanding verbal communication and multitasking skills
  • Experience ordering and using invoicing software (xtraCHEF a plus)
  • Strong knowledge of labor and food costing
  • Experience using a computer and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
  • Bilingual is a positive, but not required
  • Must be ServSafe/City of Chicago Sanitation Manager Certified 

55 hours per week: nights, weekends, holidays

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($55,000.00 - $62,500.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

1+ Years of Management Experience as a Sous Chef in a High Volume Restaurant

Works Well Under Pressure With a Team First Mentality, Low Ego, and Positive Approach

Experience With Private Events and Banquets

Protein Butchery Experience

Proven Ability to Adapt and Learn New Things

Outstanding Verbal Communication and Multitasking Skills

Experience Ordering and Using Invoicing Software (Xtra Chef a Plus)

Strong Knowledge of Labor and Food Costing

Experience Using a Computer and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Bilingual is a Positive, but Not Required

Must Be ServSafe/City of Chicago Sanitation Manager Certified

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Bar / Lounge

Part of Folkart Restaurant Management

Mordecai, a bi-level cocktail bar and restaurant, opened spring 2018 inside the Hotel Zachary in the heart of Wrigleyville. Created by Chef Matthias Merges of Folkart Restaurant Management and nationally acclaimed cocktail bar Billy Sunday, the space offers an exceptional cocktail experience. Mordecai’s back bar features one of the country’s largest selections of rare and collectible vintage spirits.

A beacon for spirit aficionados, Mordecai offers a destination for both discerning drinkers and casual cocktail fans. Guests can enjoy limited edition pours and classic drinks, ideal for game day celebrations or cocktail-fueled evenings. A full menu serves refined, American-inspired bar fare and grilled entrees.

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