Chef de Cuisine

Brand : Brand Logo: About US: Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting.Overview: Il Porcellino is Hiring Now: CHEF de CUISINE! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for aChef de Cuisinewith 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! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-VerifyResponsibilities: • 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 poundsQualifications: • 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant • Ability to lead and develop teams • Skilled in managing BOH systemsSalary Range: USD $70,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.