Gecko Hospitality is hiring: Executive Sous Chef- Up to $80k in Chicago
Gecko Hospitality, Chicago, IL, US
Job Description
Executive Sous Chef-New Restaurant Coming to Chicago
Bring your talents to one of the world’s hottest restaurant concepts. We are opening our newest location right here in the heart of Chicago! Don’t miss your chance to be part of our opening team and grow with us…You never know where this opportunity could take you across the globe!
As the Executive Sous Chef, you'll be pivotal in ensuring our new Chicago location reaches its full potential. You will embody our critical core values of Product & Quality and showcase our world-class offerings to the guests. You will also be responsible for ensuring that our guests enjoy the most mouth-watering steaks and seafood with a keen eye for quality and dedication in each dish you and the kitchen staff prepare.
Apply today for our opening in Chicago, IL!
BENEFITS:
- Salary Range: $75k-$80k DOE
- Bonus Up to $8k annually
- PTO
- Fully Paid Insurance
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervising Kitchen Operations: The executive sous chef oversees the day-to-day culinary operations in the steakhouse kitchen, ensuring the smooth flow of food production, maintaining quality standards, and coordinating the kitchen staff.
Menu Development and Culinary Creativity: They play a crucial role in menu creation, recipe development, and ensuring that the culinary offerings align with the steakhouse's brand and standards. This includes contributing to the creation of new dishes and refining existing ones.
Training and Development: The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for training new kitchen staff, supervising their work, and ensuring that all employees adhere to the established food preparation and safety protocols, contributing to a cohesive and efficient kitchen team.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 2-3 years needed as a Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Kitchen Manager, or Head Chef in a high-volume restaurant setting
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Adherence to sanitation and food safety protocols
- Open availability to work, which includes some nights and weekends
Apply today for our newest location in Chicago, IL.
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