Ema hiring Chef de Cuisine in Chicago, IL

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Full Time • Salary ($70k - $100k)
Expired: Jan 19, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details
About US:

Ema, located in Chicago's River North, is a Mediterranean restaurant showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter California style of cooking, highlighting local produce, unique spices and ingredients.

Overview:

Ema Chicago is Hiring a CHEF de CUISINE!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Chef de Cuisine with 2 years of Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

 

A Few of Our Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
  • 401(k)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Restaurant Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

 

 

Why Work With Lettuce? 

 

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!

We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the opening shift process as well as including food orders, inventory and price updates; receiving and storage; overseeing inspections; and leading and managing menu changes
  • Lead, direct and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including but not limited to food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen employees
  • Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
  • Track and control food cost, and purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
  • Partner with General Manager (GM) and/or designated managers/chefs to create prep lists throughout the day; and assign production duties to BOH staff
  • Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
  • Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
  • Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
  • Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams
  • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
  • Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
  • Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Ability to lead and develop teams
  • Skilled in managing BOH systems

 

 

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Salary Range: USD $70,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $100,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Dental Insurance, Dining Discounts, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, 401k, Vision Insurance, Wellness Program


Required Skills

Chef De Cuisine Experience

Experience in Chef De Cuisine Role

chef experience

Food Preparation and Cooking

Food Ordering and Inventory Management

Ability to lead and develop teams

Knowledge of Managing Boh Operations

Menu Planning

Inventory Management

Strong Communication Skills

Menu Planning and Changes

Leadership and team management

Ability to Track and Control Food Cost

Team Leadership

Experience With Food Orders, Inventory Management, and Price Updates

BOH Operations Management

Food Cost Control

Ordering and purchasing

Ability to Work a Variety of Days and Shifts Including Weekends

Recipe Development

Vendor Management

Ordering and Purchasing Supplies

Training and Development of Staff

Training and Development

Physical Ability to Move and Lift Weights Up to 50 Pounds

Recipe Creation and Maintenance

Problem Solving Skills

Staff Training and Development

Teamwork

Physical Stamina for Lifting and Moving Supplies

Adaptability to Work Various Shifts and Locations

Problem Solving

Physical Stamina

Physical Ability to Lift and Move Heavy Objects

Communication Skills

Adaptability

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Mediterranean

Casual Dining

Part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

Ema is a Mediterranean restaurant showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter California style of cooking. At the core of the menu are spreads, dips and mezze, Mediterranean small plates. Signature dishes include Spicy Hummus, House-Made Stracciatella with Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, and Lamb Kefta Kebabs.

Ema shares its kitchen with Rotisserie Ema, a quick casual counter. Menu specialties include chef prepared salads, rotiserrie chicken and house-made frozen Greek yogurt.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify.

(312) 527-5586

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