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Restaurant Sous Chef

Boqueria Restaurant Career Center
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2026

Are you a talented Sous Chef looking for a new opportunity with a great company culture? Are you an enthusiastic team player and eager to learn new things? Do you always sweat the details and strive for excellence? Are you a natural-born leader who loves teaching and coaching members of their team?

Boqueria® Restaurant
807 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

Everyone in the industry knows that a restaurant is only as strong as its kitchen team. And at Boqueria®, we know that having a driven, passionate, and consistent Sous Chef is integral to the success of our kitchens. 

What we're looking for:

  • Excited to lead a high-functioning BOH team
  • Ability to manage food and labor costs to maximize profitability
  • Can ensure DOH standards are always followed
  • Culinary skills and knowledge necessary to execute to the highest standards
  • Thorough knowledge of food handling practices.
  • Understanding of financial implications of operational decisions
  • Ability to order products and schedule labor within budget
  • Ability to form and lead a strong BOH team
  • Basic computer and written communication skills
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and anticipate
  • Effective communication skills
  • A good sense of humor
  • Must be at least 18 years old

What we offer our team:

  • Work with great people who love hospitality
  • Competitive salary based on experience paid weekly
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Full- and part-time availability
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental options
  • Paid time off and Discounted Meals
  • A strong company culture with high standards
  • Be part of growing an upscale restaurant group

Who is Boqueria®?

Boqueria® is one of the leading Spanish tapas restaurant groups on the East Coast, with 7 locations spread throughout NYC, DC, and Chicago, and an 8th to open in Nashville in January 2022. Boqueria is a lively tapas bar, inspired by the buzzy atmosphere and great food of the Barcelona "Kioskos" surrounding the renowned food market "El Mercado de la Boqueria."

At Boqueria®, the open kitchens turn out tempting versions of classic Spanish tapas and small plates inspired by the season's best products. Designed for easy sharing, Boqueria® has become a go-to destination for friends, family and co-workers to connect over the sharing spirit of tapas and Spanish food.

How we're committed to your safety:

Your health and wellbeing are always our top priority. Where allowed, we require all team members to be vaccinated. Boqueria® has partnered with Zedic® to guide our managers and team in managing COVID-19 risks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not base our employment decisions on an applicant's race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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