Alliance/Partner Management, Change Management, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Food Preparation, Food Production, Food Purchasing, Health Insurance, Insurance, Inventory Levels, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Menu Management, Operations Management, People Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Purchase Orders, Restaurant, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
5 days ago
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Overview:
Lettuce Entertain You's newest Concept Opening Early Fall 2026 in the Fulton Market neighborhood is Hiring a CHEF de CUISINE!
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Chef de Cuisine with 2 years of fresh pizza dough 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
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 changes
Lead, 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 employees
Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
Track and control food cost, and purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
Partner with General Manager (GM) and/or designated managers/chefs to create prep lists throughout the day; and assign production duties to BOH staff
Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
Model and promote teamwork across all teams
Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Qualifications:
4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant