Chef de Cuisine

Company: Ema
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Lead the opening shift process at Ema, a Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago's River North. We are looking for a Chef de Cuisine with 2 years of experience. Key responsibilities include leading the kitchen team, managing inventory, tracking food costs, and maintaining recipe books.

We offer a competitive salary, quarterly bonus, paid time off, 401(k), medical insurance, and other benefits. Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is a culinary-driven company that rewards unique perspectives and nurtures diverse talents.

Responsibilities:
--- Lead the opening shift process, including food orders, inventory, and price updates.
--- Manage the kitchen team, ensuring effective and efficient operations.
--- Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams.
--- Track and control food cost, and purchase and order food products and supplies.
--- Partner with the General Manager to create prep lists and assign production duties.
--- Perform regular line checks to ensure quality of all menu items.
--- Maintain recipe books and ensure effective communication between front and back of house.

Qualifications:
--- 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant.
--- Ability to lead and develop teams.
--- Skilled in managing BOH systems.

Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 per year.

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