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Sous Chef
Big Jones
5347 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Big Jones hiring Sous Chef in Chicago, IL

Big Jones hiring Sous Chef in Chicago, IL

Sous Chef

Big JonesMore Info

5347 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Full Time • Salary ($56k - $65k)
Expires: Nov 11, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details
Lauded by Eater's National Restaurant Critic as "One of the most important Southern restaurants in the country," Chicago Tribune 3-star restaurant Big Jones has a rare opening for sous chef, and we are looking for a top flight candidate with strong brunch experience. 
 
Must possess poise under pressure, an even temperament, the ability to expedite busy services with multiple courses while maintaining the highest standards for plating and correct seasoning. Come help lead one of the city's best kitchens. 

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($56,000.00 - $65,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses


Required Skills

Advanced Knife Skills

Charcuterie and Cheese Board Arrangement

Basic Knife Skills

Menu Development

Recipe Development

Dough Making

Portioning

Dressing Making

Food Safety Knowledge

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Expediting

Family Meal Preparation

Fish Butchery

Fish Cookery

Costing

Plating and Presentation

Frying

Gluten Free Cooking

Grilling

Inventory Management

Cleaning / Sanitation

Kitchen Management

Meat Butchery

Meat Cookery

Events Management

Ordering / Purchasing

Receiving

Pasta Cooking

Vendor Management

Sauce Making

Sauteing

Smoking

Team Development

200 Covers Per Night

Vegan / Vegetarian Cooking

Prepping Ingredients

Vegetable Cookery

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Southern, Farm To Table, American

Casual Dining, Gastro Pub

Big Jones opened in 2008, and has become "one of the city's most revered restaurants" according to Eater. Executive Chef Paul Fehribach and Chef de Cuisine Rey Reyna create a cuisine that is as steeped in history and folklore as it is modern and leading-edge, taking an ingredient-driven approach that provides the opportunity to discover new flavors while advancing a modern plating approach.

Dining Room Manager Ashanti Smith and Beverage Director Layne Novak create a warm and inviting dining atmosphere with an elegant cocktail menu and smart wine list, as well as carefully curated local and southern craft beers.

As one of Chicago's top neighborhood restaurants, we are always at the ready to provide anything from a quick bite and refreshment to an epic multi-course meal.

(773) 275-5725

Leadership
Paul Fehribach

Executive Chef, Co-owner