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Sous Chef
Moody Tongue Brewing Company
2515 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL
Moody Tongue Brewing Company hiring Sous Chef in Chicago, IL

Moody Tongue Brewing Company hiring Sous Chef in Chicago, IL

Sous Chef

Moody Tongue Brewing CompanyMore Info

2515 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL
Full Time • Salary ($45k - $55k)
Expires: Mar 10, 2026 • Closed: Mar 6, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details

JOB DETAILS

Our Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing day to day operations and assuring that our kitchen team is operating at a high level. They are also responsible for assuring that we are delivering a superior guest experience via managing our teams and a focus on driving the financial success of the business. They will assist in providing guidance and leadership, aimed at delivering a Michelin-Minded level of hospitality and building a positive work environment.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced leader who can perform calmly and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, is capable of multi-tasking and has a passion for genuine hospitality and all things food and beverage.

If you feel you meet the below requirements, please apply/respond with a message and someone from our Moody Tongue team will be in touch shortly.

  • 3-+ years of Sous Chef experience in a systems-based, full-service, high-volume restaurant setting with an understanding of Michelin-Level execution.
  • Possess a high level of experience in managing labor, food, beverage costs, handling inventory and ordering.
  • Ability to take direction, as well as being effective will working independently.  
  • Must possess a high level of organizational, food costing and production skills.
  • Experienced in creating a positive work environment through support of their teams and having a great attitude. Understands how to maximize productivity and morale through team engagement and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
  • Understands the importance of supporting both the front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house teams in all aspects of operations.
  • Guaranteeing state, federal and general business compliance, including but not limited to responsible alcohol service, updated certifications, and safety and sanitation standards.
  • Experience managing private events and private event teams.
  • Must have the ability to work a variety of hours, days, and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • Must have both State of Illinois Food Handlers and Allergens certifications.

Come join a team that celebrates artisanal products and creativity! We look forward to hearing from you and do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($45,000.00 - $55,000.00)


Required Skills

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

Leadership

Advanced Knife Skills

Team Management

Beer Knowledge

Crisis Management

Charcuterie and Cheese Board Arrangement

Time Management

Basic Knife Skills

Attention to Detail

Commissary Knowledge

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Problem Solving Skills

Menu Development

Adaptability

Recipe Development

Customer Service Orientation

Customer Service

Financial Acumen

Dressing Making

Creativity

Food Safety Knowledge

Collaboration

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Work Ethic

Kitchen Equipment Maintenance

Interpersonal Skills

Events Management

Stress Management

Expediting

Fine Dining Service

High Volume Service

Fish Butchery

Fish Cookery

Food and Beverage Pairing

Budgeting

Costing

Food Handler Certification

Food Preparation

Frying

Gluten Free Cooking

Grilling

Inventory Management

Cleaning / Sanitation

Kitchen Management

Meat Butchery

Meat Cookery

Ordering / Purchasing

Receiving

Pasta Cooking

Pasta Dough Making

Portioning

Financial Management

Vendor Management

Sauce Making

Sauteing

Scheduling

ServSafe Certified

Smoking

Sous Vide

Team Development

300 Covers Per Night

Vegan / Vegetarian Cooking

Prepping Ingredients

Vegetable Cookery

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Brewery, Event, Bar / Lounge, Fine Dining

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Founded in 2014 by cousins Jared Rouben (President & Brewmaster) and Jeremy Cohn (CEO), Chicago’s Moody Tongue Brewing Company is built on the philosophy of culinary brewing, appealing to those with a discerning palate -- or as Rouben describes, a “moody tongue". The Chicago brewery has grown significantly in culinary markets across the US and China and, shortly after its acclaimed Tasting Room won the 2019 Jean Banchet Award for Best Bar in Chicago, recently announced its relocation to a larger facility at 2515 South Wabash Avenue.

The brewery's new home will house a dramatically expanded brewing operation as well as two restaurant concepts helmed by ten-time Michelin-starred Chef Jared Wentworth: The Bar at Moody Tongue, a casual, à la carte tasting room, and The Dining Room at Moody Tongue, a 25-seat, upscale 10-course tasting menu. This new expansion is the perfect opportunity for Rouben (former Brewmaster of Goose Island Brewery) to join forces with longtime friend Wentworth (Longman & Eagle, Dusek's) to showcase beer and food pairing in a setting unlike any before.

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