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Sous Chef
Pompette
1960 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL
Pompette hiring Sous Chef in Chicago, IL

Pompette hiring Sous Chef in Chicago, IL

Sous Chef

PompetteMore Info

1960 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL
Full Time • Salary ($50k)
Expired: Dec 5, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

0-1 years


Job Details
We are Pompette, a 50-seat restaurant located in the heart of Bucktown at the corner of Armitage and Damen. During brunch the restaurant has Café service offering breakfast and lunch items. From late afternoon, the restaurant will be serving a small-plate menu to accompany the wine-focused beverage program. We are looking for highly motivated, excited, and creative individuals who would like to grow with the company. 

This job is ideal for someone who wants to develop their skills in dish creation and menu development. We change the menu frequently and promote creativity and new ideas. 

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

  • Work well with others and foster a team environment
  • Report directly to the Executive Chef
  • Maintain an open line of communication and bring up concerns or issues as they arise
  • Put dishes on the menu that follow seasonality
  • Oversee quality control of all food production and execution
  • Take inventory
  • Place orders
  • Butcher and portion meats
  • Able to work Brunch (Saturday & Sunday)
  • Able to work a garde mange, saute, and grill station
  • Execute family meal
  • Ensure all health and safety standards are being followed

Qualifications: 

  • Open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Patient and empathetic toward others 
  • Practices high standards of cleanliness 
  • Strong leadership skills 
  • Highly organized 
  • Efficient at multi-tasking 

Physical Requirements:

  • Lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 
  • Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, & cleaning chemicals 
  • Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven and slick surfaces 
  • Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments 

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($50,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Creativity in Dish Creation

Adaptability to Changing Menus

Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management Skills

Team Collaboration

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Physical Stamina

Knowledge of Food Safety Standards

Inventory Management Skills

Culinary Skills in Various Cooking Techniques

Ability to follow instructions

Willingness to learn and grow

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