Sous Chef - Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Sous Chef

Location:

Chicago

Reporting to:

Senior Sous Chef

Position Overview

Culinary Excellence

Reporting to the Senior Sous Chef, you will play a vital role in executing high-quality dishes while maintaining consistency and presentation standards. You will assist in food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure each dish meets the brand's expectations for taste and quality. Your attention to detail and passion for great food will contribute to an outstanding dining experience for every guest.

Cultivate an Exceptional Culinary Culture

You will support the Senior Sous Chef in leading the kitchen team, ensuring a positive and productive work environment. By setting a strong example in professionalism, teamwork, and kitchen safety, you will help maintain high hygiene standards and a collaborative atmosphere that encourages growth and creativity.

Kitchen and Business Acumen

Assisting in stock control, prep management, and kitchen organization, you will help maintain smooth day-to-day operations. You will also play a key role in minimizing waste, optimizing ingredient usage, and ensuring food is prepared efficiently while upholding quality standards.

As a Sous Chef, your dedication to teamwork, consistency, and high culinary standards will be instrumental in supporting the success of the kitchen and delivering a top-tier guest experience.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Culinary Execution & Quality

Support the Senior Sous Chef in delivering high-quality dishes that meet brand standards, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and efficiency during service.

• Kitchen Operations & Workflow

Assist in managing daily kitchen operations, coordinating prep and service to maintain smooth workflows while upholding quality and efficiency.

• Team Support & Development

Work closely with the kitchen team, providing guidance, training, and support to maintain a positive and productive work environment that encourages collaboration and skill growth.

• Inventory & Waste Management

Monitor stock levels, assist in receiving and storing ingredients, and help minimize waste through proper portioning and efficient use of resources.

• Food Safety & Hygiene

Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene protocols, and cleanliness standards to maintain a safe and compliant kitchen environment.

• Operational & Administrative Support

Assist the Senior Sous Chef with scheduling, prep planning, and record-keeping to contribute to the kitchen's overall organization and efficiency.

As a Sous Chef, your role is essential in maintaining kitchen standards, supporting the team, and ensuring every dish meets the highest level of quality and consistency.

Skills Required

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in high-volume kitchens, with some leadership or supervisory responsibilities.

• Culinary Skills : Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and presentation, ensuring consistency and quality.

• Team Support & Leadership: Assist in leading and training kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and maintaining a positive work environment.

• Cost Control & Inventory Management: Support food cost management, portion control, and inventory tracking to optimize efficiency.

• Food Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to food safety regulations and sanitation standards, with relevant certifications preferred (e.g., ServSafe).

• Operational Efficiency: Help maintain smooth kitchen operations by coordinating with the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef, ensuring service runs seamlessly.

• Communication & Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff to ensure timely and high-quality food service

• Ability to consistently demonstrate F1 Arcade Core Values;

Pursuit of Excellence

Positive Energy

Integrity

Team Spirit

Basic Physical Requirements

When working at an F1 Arcade venue, Team Members must be able to perform the duties of that venue. The team member will frequently sit for short periods of time, talk via Cloud Based video conferencing and the phone often, and hear and manipu