Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Submit cover letter and resume with references. Please, no calls or walk-ins.
Duties include:
- Work under the guidance of the Executive Chef
- Assist in training and staff oversight
- Fill in on the line or expedite when necessary
- Order, receive, and conduct inventory
- Contribute to the menu
- Perform pre-shift with the FOH as needed and maintain open communication during service
- Contribute to daily reports, team scheduling, recording invoices, and costing out new recipes
About you:
- Exemplary skills in communication, time management, and problem-solving
- Leader by example, a desire to learn, and a team player
- Pride in craftsmanship and attention to the details
- Grace under pressure
- A background in classic cooking techniques
- Competent computer skills (Google suite, Gmail), and experience with Toast, Tock, and 7Shifts preferable
- Foodservice manager certification required
- 2+ years experience as sous chef
About us:
- French-Canadian inspiration with Midwestern ingredients from Chef Ryan Brosseau
- Seasonal menu focused on whole-animal utilization, pickling/preserving, housemade bread, etc.
- Independently owned and operated
- Awards & recognition include:
- Michelin Bib Gourmand '22/'23
- Jean Banchet Awards Best New Restaurant ('22 winner) & Best Hospitality ('24, '25 nominee)
- New York Times: one of the 50 best restaurants in the country (2022) and one of Chicago's best restaurants for wine (2024)
- Chicago magazine: #9 on Best Restaurants in Chicago
- Located in Lakeview at 2965 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
- Restaurant open Wed.-Sat. 5-10 p.m., Sun. 5-9 p.m., closed Mon.-Tue.
- More information at www.dearmargaretchi.com or @dearmargaretchi
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($55,000.00 - $60,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses
Required Skills
Communication
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Exemplary Skills in Communication, Time Management, and Problem Solving
Strong Leadership Skills
Time Management
Effective Training and Mentoring Abilities
Leader by Example, a Desire to Learn, and a Team Player
Collaboration With Front of House Staff
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A love letter to Midwestern ingredients, Dear Margaret brings elevated, approachable French-Canadian cuisine to Lakeview. Executive Chef Ryan Brosseau curates a changing menu of rustic-refined dishes inspired by his childhood in southern Ontario, prepared with ingredients local and seasonal to Chicago. Dear Margaret relies on the passion and ingenuity of a year-round preservationist’s kitchen and larder—much like that of Brosseau’s own mémé (the French-Canadian term for grandma), to whom the upscale-casual restaurant is dedicated. Three stars from Chicago Tribune, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022-current. Dear Margaret (2965 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657; 773-360-8213) is open Wednesday-Saturday 5-10 p.m., Sunday 5-9 p.m., closed Monday-Tuesday. For more information, visit www.dearmargaretchi.com or @dearmargaretchi.
Awards / Distinctions
2022
