Chef De Cuisine-$70000 To $90000 Per YEAR Position in Hammond,IN,USA

Sushi-san is a renowned restaurant located in Chicago, celebrated for serving some of the best sushi in the city alongside binchotan roasted meats. Utilizing only the freshest ingredients, Sushi-san offers a unique dining experience paired with a nostalgic ambiance filled with classic old-school hip-hop tunes and refreshing ice-cold beer. This combination of high-quality food and vibrant atmosphere makes Sushi-san a staple destination for sushi lovers and food enthusiasts in Chicago's dynamic culinary scene. Sushi-san operates as part of the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants group, a culinary-driven company that proudly maintains a commitment to talent development and a Culture of Caring. With over 130 locations, Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is known for fostering unique perspectives and promoting diverse talents within the hospitality industry. The company is dedicated to offering not only exceptional dining experiences to its guests but also rewarding career opportunities for its staff. Currently, Sushi-san River North is seeking a skilled and experienced Chef de Cuisine to join their team. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary range of USD $70,000.00 to USD $90,000.00 per year, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a chef role and be passionate about delivering high standards in food quality, kitchen operations, and leadership. The Chef de Cuisine will play a pivotal role in leading the back-of-house (BOH) operations, ensuring efficient food preparation, inventory management, and maintaining the highest level of culinary standards. This role requires not only culinary expertise but also strong leadership qualities to guide and develop kitchen staff, foster teamwork, and contribute to the restaurant’s overall success. In this role, the Chef de Cuisine will oversee the opening shift process, manage food orders, inventory, pricing updates, and coordinate inspections. They will be responsible for food cost control, ordering supplies, and maintaining an organized, efficient kitchen environment. Collaboration with the General Manager and other designated managers or chefs is crucial to creating prep lists, assigning duties, and maintaining accurate recipe books. This position embodies a hands-on leadership approach, ensuring clear communication between front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house teams and upholding the restaurant's Culture of Caring. Additionally, the Chef de Cuisine will lead recruitment efforts, onboard new employees, and provide ongoing training and supervision to kitchen staff. A critical component of the role includes modeling professionalism and teamwork, handling guest, vendor, and employee concerns with patience, courtesy, and good judgment. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes early mornings, late nights, weekends, and possible overnight travel. The physical demands include frequently lifting and moving substantial weights up to 50 pounds. This opportunity at Sushi-san not only offers a chance to work in a vibrant and supportive environment but also to grow professionally within a respected and expanding restaurant group. Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants emphasizes a people-first approach, making it an excellent place for chefs who aspire to elevate their careers in a dynamic and empowering workplace.

• Minimum 2 years of chef experience
• Ability to work flexible schedules including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and travel
• Ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Commitment to upholding company Culture of Caring