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Sous Chef

$70k - $75k
Full-time

River Roast

Salary: $70,000–$75,000

Are you a passionate chef who loves leading from the front, developing people, and creating memorable dining experiences? River Roast is looking for an energetic and hands-on Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team.

Located along the Chicago River, River Roast offers more than an incredible setting. We are proud to provide a positive, collaborative, and high-energy work environment where teamwork, creativity, accountability, and professional growth are encouraged every day.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will help lead daily kitchen operations, mentor our culinary team, and ensure every dish reflects the quality and hospitality River Roast is known for. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, coaching others, and being part of a fast-paced, chef-driven restaurant.

What You’ll Do

Lead and support daily kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef.
Work on the line and lead by example during service.
Train, coach, and develop cooks in a positive, team-first environment.
Maintain consistency, quality, presentation, and attention to detail.
Assist with menu development, seasonal features, and recipe execution.
Support food ordering, inventory, scheduling, and food-cost management.
Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen.
Collaborate closely with front-of-house leadership to create an exceptional guest experience.
Support banquets, private events, and catering operations.
Help build a culture of accountability, communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

A genuine passion for cooking, hospitality, and developing others.
Experience in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen environment.
A positive and motivating leadership style.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
Professionalism, reliability, and respect for every team member.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Why Join River Roast?

At River Roast, we believe that a great guest experience begins with a great team. You will join a supportive work environment where your ideas are valued, your leadership can make an immediate impact, and you will have opportunities to learn, grow, and advance within Levy.

If you take pride in your craft, enjoy mentoring a talented culinary team, and want to be part of one of Chicago’s premier riverfront restaurants, we would love to meet you.

Come grow with us and help create something exceptional at River Roast.

Salario: $68,000–$72,000

¿Eres un chef apasionado que disfruta liderando con el ejemplo, desarrollando talento y creando experiencias gastronómicas memorables?

River Roast está buscando un Sous Chef enérgico y comprometido para unirse a nuestro equipo de liderazgo culinario.

Ubicado a orillas del río Chicago, River Roast ofrece mucho más que un entorno extraordinario. Nos enorgullece fomentar un ambiente de trabajo positivo, colaborativo y dinámico, donde el trabajo en equipo, la creatividad, la responsabilidad y el crecimiento profesional se promueven todos los días.

Trabajando en estrecha colaboración con el Chef Ejecutivo, el Sous Chef ayudará a supervisar las operaciones diarias de la cocina, capacitará y desarrollará al equipo culinario, y garantizará que cada plato refleje la calidad, consistencia y hospitalidad por las que River Roast es reconocido.

Esta es una excelente oportunidad para un chef que disfruta cocinar, capacitar a otros y contribuir al éxito de un restaurante dinámico y dirigido por chefs.

Responsabilidades
  • Liderar y apoyar las operaciones diarias de la cocina en colaboración con el Chef Ejecutivo.
  • Trabajar activamente en la línea y liderar con el ejemplo durante el servicio.
  • Capacitar, orientar y desarrollar a los cocineros dentro de un ambiente positivo y enfocado en el trabajo en equipo.
  • Mantener la consistencia en la calidad de los alimentos, la presentación, las porciones y la ejecución de las recetas.
  • Colaborar en el desarrollo del menú, las especialidades de temporada y la innovación culinaria.
  • Apoyar los procesos de pedidos, control de inventario, programación de horarios y gestión de costos de alimentos.
  • Mantener una cocina limpia, organizada y en cumplimiento con todas las normas de seguridad alimentaria.
  • Colaborar estrechamente con el equipo de liderazgo de sala para ofrecer una experiencia excepcional a los clientes.
  • Apoyar las operaciones de banquetes, eventos privados y catering.
  • Ayudar a fortalecer una cultura de responsabilidad, comunicación, trabajo en equipo y mejora continua.
Lo que buscamos
  • Una verdadera pasión por la cocina, la hospitalidad y el desarrollo de otras personas.
  • Experiencia previa en una posición de liderazgo dentro de una cocina de alto volumen que prepare alimentos desde cero.
  • Un estilo de liderazgo positivo, motivador y práctico.
  • Excelentes habilidades de organización y gestión del tiempo.
  • Capacidad para mantener la calma y trabajar eficazmente bajo presión.
  • Profesionalismo, confiabilidad, responsabilidad y respeto por cada integrante del equipo.
  • Disponibilidad para trabajar por las noches, fines de semana y días festivos, según las necesidades del negocio.
¿Por qué unirte a River Roast?

En River Roast, creemos que una experiencia excepcional para nuestros clientes comienza con un equipo excepcional.

Te unirás a un ambiente de trabajo solidario donde tus ideas serán valoradas, tu liderazgo podrá generar un impacto inmediato y tendrás oportunidades para aprender, crecer y avanzar profesionalmente dentro de Levy.

Si te enorgullece tu profesión, disfrutas capacitando a un equipo culinario talentoso y quieres formar parte de uno de los principales restaurantes frente al río de Chicago, nos encantaría conocerte.

Ven a crecer con nosotros y ayúdanos a crear algo excepcional en River Roast.

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