Job Description
About US :
Ema, located in Chicago's River North, is a Mediterranean restaurant showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter California style of cooking, highlighting local produce, unique spices and ingredients.
Overview :
Ema Chicago is Hiring a CHEF de CUISINE!
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Chef de Cuisine with 2 years of Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.
A Few of Our Benefits :
- Competitive Salary
- Quarterly Bonus
- Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
- 401(k)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- Restaurant Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness
Why Work With Lettuce?
Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people : we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!
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Responsibilities :
Lead the opening shift process as well as including food orders, inventory and price updates; receiving and storage; overseeing inspections; and leading and managing menu changesLead, direct and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including but not limited to food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen employeesProvide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of CaringTrack and control food cost, and purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product orderPartner with General Manager (GM) and / or designated managers / chefs to create prep lists throughout the day; and assign production duties to BOH staffPerform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu itemsPartner with GM and / or designated managers / chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe booksEnsure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOHPartner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as neededModel and promote teamwork across all teamsUse tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesyWork a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as neededMove and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and / or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and / or lift up to 50 poundsQualifications :
4 years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurantAbility to lead and develop teamsSkilled in managing BOH systemsCAPOST
Salary Range : USD $70,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 / Yr.\n\nMore detail about Ema part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, please visit -Ema
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000
