Required Years of Experience
4 years
Job Details
El Che Steakhouse and Bar is looking for a dedicated and experienced Full Time Sous Chef ($65,000-$75,000/year + Bonus Structure) to join our team!
Our ideal candidate is passionate about upholding excellence in El Che's three pillars: Fire, Beef, and Wine. Successful Hey Che leaders are enthusiastic about providing genuine hospitality, consistency, and quality to guests, and actively contribute to a collaborative and positive workplace culture.
We offer a full suite of benefits, including partially subsidized medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) program, dining discounts, and paid time off!
Experience & Qualifications:
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Minimum of 4 years working in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant.
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2 years of experience as a Sous Chef or other kitchen leadership position.
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Ability to identify problems and be solution-oriented regarding culinary and general restaurant operations.
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Must have open availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; schedule subject to modification and/or approval by the Chef de Cuisine.
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Must be able to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities & Duties:
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Ensure all policies and procedures are followed, including recruiting, hiring and training, 6-month employee reviews, progressive discipline, and any other employee documentation.
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Communicate professionally and confidently with guests, employees, vendors, and leadership.
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Adhere to company standards for labor management and maintaining appropriate staffing levels for the restaurant; approve payroll on a daily basis.
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Review and maintain store financials daily, including tracking food costs, and work with the Chef de Cuisine and Director of Finance to manage comps, expenses, labor, and overall revenue.
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Uphold defined standards for food quality and hold vendors accountable for all product received.
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Complete general administrative tasks including opening and closing duties, maintaining restaurant facilities, kitchen supplies, and BOH uniform inventory, and keeping the Hub up to date.
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Provide consistent coaching and support for all hourly employees, and possess the ability to fill into any BOH hourly position.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00 - $75,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program
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Part of Hey Che Hospitality
El Che Steakhouse & Bar is Executive Chef/Partner John Manion’s homage to Argentina's beloved asados, those traditional backyard barbecues featuring platters of rustic flame-finished grilled beef. This Argentinian-influenced steakhouse, located just beyond the West Loop’s famed “restaurant row,” has built a reputation as Chicago's go-to destination for beef, wine and live-fire cooking. A 12-foot custom-built grill serves as the inspiration for El Che’s menu, which includes South American-tinged meats, seasonal vegetables, seafood and novel barrio-inflected snacks. Its heat — both figuratively and literally — can be felt throughout the restaurant, especially at the Chef’s Counter and Hearth Table located directly in front of it. Chef Manion’s passion for Latin America, where he lived as a child, imbues the deeply flavorful dishes and dramatic setting of the charming 100-seat restaurant.
Awards / Distinctions
20262026
