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Restaurant Associates - Chicago hiring Sous Chef in Chicago, IL

Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates - ChicagoMore Info

Chicago, IL, United States
Full Time • Salary ($70k - $75k)
Expired: Nov 1, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

As the Sous Chef, you’ll play a vital leadership role in a full-scratch kitchen serving a fast-paced, high-profile corporate catering account. Working alongside the Executive Chef, you’ll help shape daily menus, execute premium catering events, and lead culinary innovation with a focus on quality, creativity, and service excellence. This is a Monday–Friday position with paid holidays, offering stability, work-life balance, and unlimited growth potential within a company that values entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking culinary talent.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Executive Chef in managing food and labor costs while maintaining high operational standards

  • Assist in planning and developing seasonal and client-specific menus

  • Lead the preparation and execution of high-end catering events, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met

  • Roll out new culinary programs in collaboration with our marketing and culinary innovation teams

  • Supervise and train hourly kitchen staff, fostering a positive, productive work environment

  • Uphold all sanitation, safety, and food quality standards in compliance with company and regulatory guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent hands-on experience

  • 2+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience

  • Experience in catering and high-volume, complex foodservice operations

  • Strong knowledge of culinary trends, scratch cooking, batch production, food cost controls, and presentation standards

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and basic internet tools

  • ServSafe certification preferred

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Commitment to client satisfaction and continuous improvement

 

What We Offer:
  • Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evening/weekend events

  • Paid holidays

  • Full-scratch, chef-driven kitchen focused on innovation and quality

  • Exposure to high-end catering and corporate dining environments

  • Career path with unlimited growth opportunities across a nationwide hospitality organization

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

 

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

 

Req ID:  1469591

Restaurant Associates 

Michael Abbey 

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Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $75,000.00)

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


Required Skills

Team Management

Training and Development

Event Coordination

Creativity in Menu Development

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Time Management

Adaptability

Adaptability to Client Needs

Collaboration With Marketing Teams

Regulatory Compliance

Client Relationship Management

Customer Service Orientation

Strategic Planning

Ability to Foster Positive Work Environment

High Pressure Decision Making

Compliance With Regulatory Guidelines

Resource Management

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Forward Thinking Approach

Ability to Handle High Volume Operations

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Restaurant Group

Part of Restaurant Associates

Restaurant Associates is recognized as the nation’s premier hospitality company, operating over 100 prestigious locations. Restaurant Associates, based in New York City, provides premium food services to museums, performing arts centers, aquariums, corporate dining, educational facilities and off-premise catering events in New York City, Boston, Hartford, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Toronto. Restaurant Associates is a subsidiary of Compass Group, The Americas Division, the world’s leading foodservice organization.