Sous Chef

Required Years of Experience

3 years

Job Details Established in 2017, Centennial Crafted Beer + Eatery is a special craft beer bar & restaurant located in River North. We are focused on providing genuine hospitality, outstanding craft beers, and an elevated menu from our scratch kitchen. We have a great team here, and our team is growing.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen. The Sous Chef will play a crucial role in assisting the Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency and presentation. The ideal candidate will be a skilled leader, a creative problem-solver, and possess a strong passion for culinary excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to create a culture and work environment based upon respect
• Provide opportunities for staff to learn, grow and develop their abilities through training
• Support the Chef in supervising the kitchen during prep and service periods
• Actively cooking on the line and executing prep production as needed
• Perform inventory and purchasing responsibilities on a weekly basis
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurants recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and preventative maintenance
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of product deliveries
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, front-of-house staff and management
• Assist in resolving kitchen-related issues and challenges
• Monitor food costs and minimize waste
• Ensure efficient kitchen flow and service
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role
• Patient and empathetic toward others
• Practices high standards of cleanliness
• Strong leadership skills
• Highly organized
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Valid food handler's certification
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits & Perks:

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Individual 401k
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Employee dining discount

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($48,000.00 - $55,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Employee Dining Discount