Chef de Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine
Big Star

Chicago, IL

Description

For over 30 years, One Off Hospitality has developed and operated some of Chicago’s most beloved places to eat and drink. More importantly, we’re a group of people – chefs, hospitality veterans, managers and creators – who believe in the power of treating our guests like family and our restaurants like home. This position provides the culinary leadership for our esteemed catering and events division that provides luxury and unique dining and catering experiences.

REPORTS TO: HEAD OF CULINARY OPERATIONS
TYPE: FULL TIME
FLSA: EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY: The Chef de Cuisine has a genuine passion for food and creative cuisine. They are in charge of all functional and operational aspects in the back of house. This position directly reports to the Executive Chef and Culinary Directors. The CDC directs and oversees all activities in accordance with standardized policies in order to provide efficient, friendly services, innovative menu changes and profitable operations. In this position, in addition to leading the culinary execution, being central to the dining room and guest vibe is essential.

Requirements
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
● Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image
● Manage in a positive and people forward style
● Coordinates directly with the  Director of Culinary Operations regarding menu creation
● Manages BOH payroll edits and ensures all is correct by payroll processing time
● Constantly communicates with purveyors regarding shifts in pricing and applies this knowledge to the
menu planning process to ensure food cost goals are met
● Ensures that the prep and execution of menu is seamless
● Must be the restaurant’s lead food safety expert (ensuring that the facilities are meeting the
requirements of Chicago’s Health Department)
● Communicates directly with the General Manager, FOH and BOH management teams to ensure
operational needs are met, staff food knowledge is complete and restaurant facilities are maintained
● With the aid of the BOH management team, represents the kitchen at all pre-service meetings
● Communicates specials, dietary concerns, pricing and procedure to FOH staff members
● Resolves complaints from guests in a polite, friendly manner always making sure we follow up with them
when needed
● Helps with duties of other employees (i.e. line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, etc.) when necessary
because of an unexpected absence or extra volume (may also have to work the line in slower seasons or
off peak times)
● Has a strong understanding of company background, core values and philosophy
● Responsible for BOH schedule; ensures the BOH is properly staffed and communicate any staffing issues to People Services
● Handles all BOH staff responsibilities in partnership with People Services (includes: training and
development, employee relations, disciplinary action, documentation, terminations, etc.)
● Maintains composure under pressure
● Effectively communicates with General Manager and other leadership (promptly and fully informs of all
problems or unusual matters of significance)
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)
● Culinary school or equivalent work experience 
● Minimum 5 years of BOH management experience
● ServSafe Certification required 
● Ability to handle stress under pressure
● Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
● Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
● Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision

Physical Demands and Work Environment
● Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete tasks
● Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant
● Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing 0-50 pounds
● Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
● Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day 
● Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and
shellfish

Perks and Benefits
● Employer monthly contribution to medical insurance; 4 major plan options
● Optional vision, dental, accident, short term disability, long term disability, hospital indemnity, critical
illness, FSA, HSA, identity theft protection, tele-medicine, pet insurance
● Paid parental leave
● PTO
● Paid Sick Time
● Employer Assistance Program
● 401K with employer match

One Off Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.