Osteria Langhe is looking to hire a Sous Chef. Applicants should have at least three years of formal culinary experience or food service management. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience using kitchen equipment and a thorough understanding of various cooking methods, food preparation techniques, and sanitation procedures.

Job Qualifications

• Exceptional cooking skills
• Ability to effectively manage the kitchen staff, motivate them, and assign duties fairly
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Ability to multitask and work quickly under pressure
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
• Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions
• Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules, and sanitation requirements
• Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers, and warmers in food preparation
• Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized, and sanitized
• Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing, and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef
• Receive shipments from Food Vendors 
• Communicate with the Executive Chef, Culinary Director, and other staff about menu changes and other details. 

Benefits

• Employees are able to participate in the various insurance programs after completing 90 days of employment. Each year there will be an annual open enrollment period also referred to as open enrollment. If you decline to participate in these programs on your initial eligibility date, you may request entry into the plan during Open Enrollment or if you experience a qualifying life event (e.g. marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, loss of benefits coverage under another plan, etc.). 
• A to Z Hospitality offers medical insurance to all eligible employees as defined in the section above through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.
• A to Z Hospitality offers dental insurance to all eligible employees as defined in the section above through MetLife.
• A to Z Hospitality offers vision insurance to all eligible employees as defined in the section above through MetLife. 
• A to Z Hospitality recognizes the importance of saving for retirement and offers eligible employees a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the plan after completing one year of service.
• Time off with pay is available to salaried employees. Eligible employees will accrue paid time off at a rate of 1 day per month up to 10 days (equivalent to up to two weeks of PTO per calendar year).

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume to michael@atozhospitalitychi.com