Sous Chef

DESCRIPTION:

The Village of Glen Ellyn is seeking to hire one (1) full-time Sous Chef at its exciting Reserve 22 restaurant and banquet facility located at the award-wining Village Links Golf Course. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, preparing culinary delights for restaurant and banquet guests; playing a key role in delivering unparalleled service and quality to guests; ensuring continued financial profitability through disciplined cost management; managing, training, and developing high-performing culinary teams; and supervising all day-to-day aspects of kitchen operations to ensure that a consistent, high quality product is produced without compromise. Other related duties as assigned. This position reports directly to the Executive Chef.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in managing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen; coordinate food production schedules; and ensure highest levels of quality, taste, and preparation.

• Serve as food expeditor for the kitchen; ensure food is produced consistently and expeditiously, according to high standards.

• Assist in developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions; assist in designing decorative food displays and overall presentation.

• Assist Executive Chef in creating menus; ensure day-to-day adherence to recipes and product specifications.

• Control food cost by training kitchen staff on the proper methods of food handling, preparation, portion control, and inventory controls.

• Labeling and dating all products for food safety purposes.

• Recommend and implement goals and operational policies for kitchen staff; anticipate and promptly resolve problems as they arise.

• Train, develop, and inspire kitchen staff; evaluate and monitor employee job performance and issue corrective action, when necessary.

• Plan, schedule, and assign work to designated kitchen personnel.

• Play a key role in protecting operational profitability by managing labor effectively, ensuring safety of personnel, and having full accounting of all food and beverage product and other related supplies and equipment.

• Work collaboratively with co-workers and other operating Divisions/Departments; participate in scheduled departmental meetings, as needed.

• Foster effective two-way communication with kitchen personnel; develop a responsive and collaborative work environment among the team.

• Coordinate with banquet staff on set-ups, changes, and time schedules for all functions; complete daily food orders based upon scheduled events and projected levels of business.

• Conduct regular inspections of the entire kitchen/dishwashing areas and coolers and promptly correct deficiencies identified during inspection.

• Assists in developing and managing operational budgets.

• Assist in identifying and monitoring latest restaurant/hospitality trends; present recommendations to management in order to seize potential opportunities. Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED required, Associates degree in the Culinary Arts or related field preferred.

• Min. 3-5 years of related experience, preferably in an upscale casual dining or fine dining environment; previous kitchen management/supervisory experience preferred.

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.

• Previous Point of Sale System experience preferred; proficiency in MS Office software is also preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills; and ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Highly responsible & reliable; ability to work cohesively as part of a team.

• Ability to problem solve and must be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to respond and adjust to both guest and organizational needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

• Knowledge of hospitality/culinary related business practices and trends.

• Ideal candidates will possess at least a working knowledge of the Spanish language.

• Ability to obtain a State sanitation license within 90 days of hire required.  Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift for long periods of time

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20lbs frequently

• Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, bending, and stooping

• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps

• Frequent hearing, listening, and talking

• Close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills

Working Conditions (include but not limited to):

• Generally, an in-door setting

• Frequently exposed to heat/cold from kitchen related equipment

• Noise level is moderate to loud

• Work schedule varies and includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, depending on business need.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

The pay range for this full-time, exempt position is from $42,318/annually to $64,382/annually DOQ, with an excellent fringe benefits package, including participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) a defined benefit pension plan.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a resume and an employment application for consideration. Please follow directions in the job ad listed on the Village website at www.glenellyn.org. Hard copies (faxed, mailed, hand-delivered) of resumes will be declined.

2. Applicants must indicate (Job ID: #02-22 Sous Chef-Reserve22/Village Links) in the subject line of their e-mail.

3. Selected finalists will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, reference check and post-offer physical with a drug screen.

4. The position is open until filled; however, first review of resumes and applications will begin on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 5:00 pm. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Human Resources at 630-469-5000.

THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,318.00 – $64,382.00 per year

Work Location: One location