• Saint Charles, IL
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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Balmoral Restaurant is seeking a talented, well-rounded Sous Chef to oversee and manage back-of-house operations. The ideal candidate is a strong, hands-on leader who inspires and earns the respect of their team while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and kitchen performance.

    The Sous Chef will be responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations, supervising staff, controlling food and labor costs, and ensuring efficient systems are followed. This role requires someone who is highly organized, systems-oriented, and knowledgeable in all aspects of kitchen management.

    The successful candidate is driven by excellence, leads by example, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. They are the team's go-to leader—motivating staff, fostering accountability, and promoting a positive kitchen culture. An entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for hospitality, and a commitment to delivering consistently exceptional results are essential.

    Key Qualifications:

    • Proven leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen
    • Strong knowledge of food cost, labor cost, and inventory management
    • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
    • Systems-oriented with a focus on efficiency and consistency
    • Ability to motivate, coach, and develop kitchen staff
    • Passion for culinary excellence and exceptional guest experiences
    • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-focused approach
    • Must be available weekends, holidays and possible weekdays

    If you're a dedicated culinarian who takes pride in creating exceptional food while leading a team with professionalism and enthusiasm, we'd love to hear from you.

    Apply today and become part of the Balmoral family!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSaint Charles, IL

    Skills

    • Coachingunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Food Qualityunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Staff Motivationunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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