Grill on 21 is looking for a Sous Chef to join the team!
A modern interpretation of the classic American Grill highlighted by an open, exhibition-style kitchen, The Grill on 21 is an elevated culinary experience within The LaSalle, An Autograph Collection hotel. Located within the heart of Chicago’s financial district, The Grill on 21 appeals to a cross-section of professionals, seasoned travelers, and a burgeoning segment of local residents offering a unique dining proposition downtown.
The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring exceptional guest service. Demonstrate leadership skills by continuously motivating, coaching, training, and developing hourly personnel. The Sous Chef must have early mornings availability, comprehensive knowledge of all standard operational procedures, cost controls, and BOH systems within the restaurant.
Qualified candidates will have 1-2 years of stable management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant with a focus on exceptional service. An established, progressive career history is a must. We offer a competitive salary, quarterly bonus, and excellent benefits package including medical, paid vacation, meals, and room for growth.
Some benefits of the position are the following but not limited to:
- Health Insurance
- Complimentary Meals
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick time
- FMLA Leaves
- Quarterly Bonus Potential
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Has basic computer skills in (word, excel, outlook)
- At least 1-2 years of kitchen management experience in the restaurant industry
- Ability to stand and walk for 8-12 hours per day.
- Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant
- Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, and carry.
- Ability to carry up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
- Work in space with variable ventilation, smoke, and extreme temperatures
- Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from customer and employee traffic while in the field.