Sous Chef - Centennial Crafted Beer + Eatery

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.

Job Summary:
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.

We offer a competitive salary, and benefits & perks, including:
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

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.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we would like to talk to you!