Sous Chef
Midtown Athletic Clubs, Chicago, IL, United States
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 Sous Chefs 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, 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 step outside our comfort zones to help one another be successful.
This is a unique learning opportunity to become familiar with multiple areas of the business, including fitness, racquet sports, and spa.
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
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
Benefits and Compensation
Compensation: $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience.
Benefits: https://careers.midtown.com/about-us/benefits/
MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What You'll Do
Our Sous Chefs 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, 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 step outside our comfort zones to help one another be successful.
This is a unique learning opportunity to become familiar with multiple areas of the business, including fitness, racquet sports, and spa.
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
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
Benefits and Compensation
Compensation: $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience.
Benefits: https://careers.midtown.com/about-us/benefits/
MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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