Sous Chef

Midtown Athletic Club

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$25–$30 Per Hour

SKILLS

Catering Services, Cleaning Equipment, Cook Dishes, DNA, Fitness, Food Delivery, Food Production, Food Quality, Food and Beverage Industry, Health Department, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mass Production, Menu Development, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, People Management, Plating Processes, Production Volume, Quality Control, Quality Management, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Research & Development (R&D), Restaurant, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, ServSafe Certification, Sports, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Time Management

LOCATION

Chicago, IL

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Details

Midtown is looking for a talented Sous Chef (Back of House Supervisor) to enhance our stellar restaurant experience.

We are looking for an associate who is available in the evenings (2-11pm) and MUST be available weekends and holidays.

What You'll Do

Our SousChefs are the artists and heart of our restaurants. They are motivated and passionate about helping others eat delicious and clean, convenient food. As an integral part of our F&B team, you'll be preparing and artfully plating delicious meal options, and doing so, while maintaining a safe & sanitary workspace.

Why You'll Love It

You'll be joining a team that takes "collaboration" to another level. We work together to support all aspects of the food & beverage experience and we don't hesitate to step outside our comfort zones to help one another be successful. This is a unique learning opportunity for you to become familiar with multiple areas of the business, including fitness, racquet sports, and spa.

What Your Days Will Look Like / Sous Chef's Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Kitchen Manager
Quickly and efficiently preparing food orders with pride
Follow established recipes and presentation standards
Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen areas to promote a safe and enjoyable member experience
Assisting with periodic catering events throughout the club and event spaces
Assist with daily food prep work
Assisting in ordering all products based on par systems and inventory management. Overseeing all ordering and inventory to ensure low food costs
Assisting in the management of BOH staff including recruiting, hiring, scheduling, reviewing and terminating
Managing staff schedules and ensure cuts are being made whenever possible
Overseeing quality control of all food production and execution
Creating new menu items upon guest requests and seasonally. Recording the recipes of these menu items for consistent replication
Continually working through R&D process with the Kitchen Manager to further dishes on the menu
Addressing all kitchen-related problems and incidences in a timely and effective manner
Daily maintenance of BOH systems - Continually follow and tweak all BOH systems from AM walkthrough, temp logs, line checks, prep lists, order guides, etc.

Qualifications:

2-3 years of experience in a Sous Chef role
Patient and empathetic toward others
Practices high standards of cleanliness
Strong leadership skills
Highly organized
Efficient at multi-tasking
Experience in mass-volume production

Physical Requirements:

Lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, & cleaning chemicals
Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven and slick surfaces
Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments

You'd Be a Great Fit If You...

Are passionate about preparing and cooking delicious meals for others
Have excellent professional references
Have a passion for helping others
Display Kindness
Bring optimism to work each day
Are relentless about showing pride in your work, every day
A willingness to listen to constructive feedback and apply it moving forward
Understand the importance of complying with Department of Health-sanitary guidelines

Have the ability to work gracefully and quickly under pressure

Bonus Points if You Have:

At least two years of food preparation and cooking experience
Teamwork and collaboration as part of your DNA
Current ServSafe certification (food handler & allergen)
An insatiable desire to deliver exceptionally consistent and meticulously prepared food & beverages as their language of hospitality.

The Other Stuff

Our chef team is on time and ready to deliver our best work. We anticipate problems and do our best to take preventative measures for our members. At times, we host member events that include the food & beverage department.

We would hate to miss out on your application because you do not meet every requirement - transferrable skills and education will also be considered, so please do not hesitate to apply!

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation: $25-$30 per hour, depending on experience.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Midtown Athletic Club

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Sous Chef

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