Sous Chef

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details A Modern Indian Restaurant is currently seeking full time Sous Chef. We are a new restaurant with plenty of opportunity for growth. We are looking for passionate cooks interested in growing in the culinary field. We pride ourselves in running a respectful, hard working and safe work environment for all our staff.
Only serious candidates need apply.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Planning and directing food preparation in a kitchen
  • Prepares food to specifications before and during operations
  • Properly measures and portions all food items. Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures
  • Cooks all food to Proper specifications in a timely manner
  • Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
  • Preparing food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing sauces)
  • Cooking menu items in cooperation with the Chef
  • Ensuring food comes out simultaneously and in a timely fashion
  • Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly
  • Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items
  • Packages all products to proper specifications
  • Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according proper guidelines
  • Keeps workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
  • Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations
  • Sets up and operates kitchen equipment
  • Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste on spoilage sheet
  • Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed
  • Maintaining a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers
  • Performs other duties assigned

We are looking for highly motivated and experienced Sous Chef to join our team.

Ideal candidate must be hard-working and a dedicated team member. The right candidate will be hospitality-focused, ambitious and able to take direction. If hired, youll be a cornerstone in making sure service runs smoothly each evening through maintaining cleaned, sanitized, stocked assigned kitchen stations at all times.

Compensation commensurate with experience. Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($60,000.00 - $75,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Advanced Knife Skills

Teamwork

Basic Knife Skills

Attention to Detail

Food Handler Certification

Time Management

Grilling

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Leadership

Creativity in Food Preparation

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Organizational Skills

Safety Awareness

Work Ethic

Ability to follow directions

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Job ID: 488351366
Originally Posted on: 8/6/2025

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