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Chef de Cuisine
Stay Cafe
2043 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL
Stay Cafe hiring Chef de Cuisine in Chicago, IL

Stay Cafe hiring Chef de Cuisine in Chicago, IL

Stay CafeMore Info

Full Time • Salary/Hourly ($60k - $70k)
Expires: Jan 30, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details
A multi concept location featuring an all-day eatery and cocktail bar in Logan Square is looking for a Full-time Chef de Cuisine. We will be offering an elevated Brunch, Lunch and Dinner service 7 days a week. Our Chef de Cuisine will be a strong communicator, organized and showcases in-depth knowledge of various cuisines, stations on the line, cooking styles, ingredients, equipment and processes. We hope that you’re a operationally creative professional with strong leadership and management experience looking to share their passion for food by delivering an experience through the dishes they create.

Main Duties
  • Lead by example and alongside the Culinary Directo to deliver effective and efficient dining experiences by overseeing the back of house (BOH) operation, staffing, food production, accommodating special request, dietary restrictions and following allergy procedure
  • Maintain Health and Safety standards
  • Establish professional relationships with the team and provide educational opportunities to teach and develop skills and on other areas of the business
  • Influence process to run an effective and efficient kitchen while maintaining the highest food quality and controls for all dishes served
  • Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up / break down, production, prep is completed and staff wear proper uniform as well as disciplinary procedures are followed when applicable
  • Instill teamwork and synergy exists between the front and back of house staff through proper communication and delegate tasks and staff tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations
Requirements
  • Minimum of 3-4+ years’ experience working in a similar volume-based restaurant
  • Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Chef
  • Experienced managing P&L’s, labor, purchasing, vendors and quality control while providing results in revenue
  • Must possess consistent and stabile work experience & encompass the desire to operationally support the business as an individual contributor and leader
  • Must encompass Food Serve Safe certification and have experienced with local sanitation regulations
  • Well-versed and timely email etiquette as well as written and verbal communication
  • Experienced in training and leading team as well as production of large quantity food; preparation and excellent knowledge of quality food operations

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary/Hourly ($60,000.00 - $70,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off


Required Skills

strong communicator

Organized

In Depth Knowledge of Various Cuisines

Knowledge of Stations on the Line

Knowledge of Cooking Styles

Knowledge of Ingredients

Knowledge of Equipment

Knowledge of Processes

Leadership Experience

Management Experience

Health and safety standards

Professional Relationships

Teamwork

Communication

Scheduling

Payroll

Kitchen Operations

Disciplinary Procedures

Managing P&Ls

Managing Labor

Managing Purchasing

Managing Vendors

Quality Control

Revenue Results

Serve Safe Certification

Sanitation regulations

Email etiquette

Training Team

Production of Large Quantity Food

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Part of NPK Hospitality

A Logan Square all-day eatery with an elevated Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner service plus an inspired coffee and bar program.