We're seeking a dynamic Sous Chef who elevates daily kitchen excellence, motivates a high-performing team, and contributes to creative, cost-smart menu development at
DO&CO's Chicago, IL kitchen. You'll also have the unique opportunity to cook at premier global events-like Formula 1 and FIFA-throughout the U.S. and around the world.
Responsibilities: - Lead daily kitchen operations within your assigned area, guiding and mentoring culinary teams to deliver exceptional food quality, flawless technique, consistent portioning, presentation, and cost control.
- Champion ingredient excellence by inspecting freshness, participating in tastings, and standardizing production recipes to ensure consistency across all menus.
- Maintain seamless production flow by monitoring inventory levels, preventing shortages, and proactively communicating needs or discrepancies to the Executive Chef.
- Drive culinary innovation and catering excellence by contributing ideas that elevate cost efficiency, quality, presentation, and overall guest experience.
- Uphold rigorous production standards to guarantee timelines, quality benchmarks, and client specifications are met without compromise.
- Ensure menu items meet DO&CO's signature standards, delivering products that align precisely with airline meal specs and premium catering expectations.
- Support the Executive Chef with proposal development, creative menu concepts, food cost control, operational reporting, and team scheduling.
- Optimize staffing coverage & travel to DO&CO catered events, to ensure culinary personnel levels align with business demands and operational needs.
- Safeguard a world-class kitchen environment by enforcing strict compliance with federal/state food safety regulations, sanitation protocols, equipment care, and overall cleanliness standards
- Maintain Culinary Excellence Standard- train, motivate and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities as assigned.
Qualifications:- Culinary degree or certification is preferred; minimum of 3+ professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen environment required.
- Knowledge of current catering industry trends.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and consistency in food quality.
- Familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation protocols.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
What We Offer: - Competitive Pay- $80,000- $100,000
- Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
- An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
- Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
- Flexible schedule with availability to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays based on company operations.
- The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.
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