Sous Chef Job at Esmé, Chicago, IL

dDc0SlZZaE1RdVE2aS9vRHVnNkl6RzF4
  • Esmé
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Esmé is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team! 

The Sous Chef is an essential member of our kitchen team, working closely with the Chef de Cuisine to create exceptional dining experiences for our guests. This role involves guiding the kitchen staff and overseeing food preparation. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a creative mindset. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist the CDC in menu planning, food preparation, and execution of dishes.
  • Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, complying with health and safety regulations.
  • Collaborate in inventory management, ordering, and maintaining kitchen supplies.
  • Ability to teach and run all stations with precision and consistency
  • Assisting CDC with staff scheduling
  • Lead by example and maintain positive work environment

Esmé is a one Michelin star restaurant, located in the heart of Lincoln Park. The space is owned and operated by Chef Jenner Tomaska and wife and partner Katrina Bravo. The couple have reimagined the tasting-menu model with philanthropy and art integrated into the foundation of the experience, an expression of their shared vision for the community-focused restaurant.
The team partners with a local artist each season and displays their pieces throughout the restaurant for guests to view and purchase. The culinary team draws inspiration from featured artists to curate a tasting menu to compliment the featured artwork.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

Similar Jobs

Farm Job Search

Grain Farm Equipment Operator Job at Farm Job Search

 ...Grain Farm Equipment Operator (5661) Location: Texas JobNumber: 5661 Grain Farm Equipment Operator Position available immediately on a large 20,000 acre family grain farm in the Texas Pan Handle. Crops include corn, cotton, wheat and milo. RECENT experience with... 

Amtrak

Summer 2026 - Consist Planning (Graduate) Intern - 90365248 - Washington Job at Amtrak

 ...Your success is a train ride away! As we move Americas workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States... 

AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC

Healthcare training Analyst Job at AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC

Healthcare training Analyst Location Fort Sam Houston, TX : Benefits: ~401(k)~ Competitive salary ~ Dental insurance ~ Health insurance...  ...track outcomes, and report to leadership. Manage pre-study data collection, identify issues, and lead pre-study meetings... 

Saint Luke's

Medical/Telemetry Nursing Assistant, Part-Time Job at Saint Luke's

 ...Job Description The Nursing Assistant is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the Registered...  ...: Less than 1 year Job Details Part Time Night (United States of America) The best place to get care. The best... 

Under Armour

Summer 2026 Internship, Human Resources Job at Under Armour

 ...of its game. Teammate Relations The Teammate Relations Internship gives you an inside look at how we support and strengthen our culture...  ...ensuring a positive experience for everyone on the team. HR Administration & Operations Our HR Administration &...