This position is at SIGNATURE STEAK. Signature Steak is an approachable steak house with a neighborhood vibe. Owner Israel Idonije has teamed with the Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group to give guests fabulous food in the South Loop.
We are looking to hire a SOUS CHEF
Duties:
● Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
● Ensure that guests feel important and welcome in the restaurant
● Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the
restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
● Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and
oversee training of new kitchen employees.
● Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
● Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through
personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance
programs.
● Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
● Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications
and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in
accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.
● Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage
areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.
● Ability to provide leadership in the kitchen with staff and during service.
● Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
● Other duties as assigned
Requirements
● Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
● Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all
guests
● A minimum of 5 years of experience in progressive kitchen positions including
leadership.
● Must be able to give direction to kitchen team-members regarding recipes, cooking
technique, and safety.
● Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel
and guests.
● Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50+ pounds.
● Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you! 
