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Pizza Pub Chef

LaCoco's Pizza
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
A pub chef is a culinary professional responsible for preparing and cooking food in a pub setting, focusing on traditional and contemporary pub dishes. Their responsibilities include menu planning, kitchen hygiene, food preparation, and staff management, requiring skills in creativity, efficiency, and a strong understanding of food safety regulations to manage a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities

Menu Creation:
Learning and modifying our current creations
Developing and executing menus that often feature both classic and modern pub Fare

Food Preparation:
Cooking and plating dishes to a high standard for customers.
Over seeing current team members to make sure our quality is being delivered on every plate
Kitchen Management:
Overseeing kitchen operations in both our carry-out Dine-in and Catering, maintaining food hygiene and safety standards, and managing inventory and supplies.

Staff Leadership:
Mentoring and managing kitchen staff, guiding them to produce consistent and high-quality food.
Required Skills
Culinary Expertise:
A strong foundation in cooking techniques and a passion for creating flavorful and appealing dishes.
Give your own flare to a currently very high volume an successful operation

Organizational Skills:

The ability to manage kitchen tasks efficiently, especially in a busy, high-volume environment.
We have over 60 staff members

Leadership:

Skills to inspire and guide a kitchen team, ensuring consistent quality and a positive work environment.
Work with other management to schedule and place our staff according to budget and experience

Creativity:

The ability to develop new dishes and adapt menus to include seasonal or local ingredients. This is key to what we are looking for.
Food Safety Knowledge:

A thorough understanding of food hygiene regulations and safe practices in the kitchen
Must have all proper food handling and sanitation licensing.

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