Sous Chef

Boka Restaurant Group and Top Chef / Iron Chef winner, Stephanie Izard , are currently seeking a Sous Chef  to join the team of Duck Duck Goat , located in Chicago’s bustling West Loop!

Benefits & Perks : Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, free membership to Chicago Athletic Clubs, 401(k) program, life insurance, wellness benefits, paid parental leave, paid vacation, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments !

About Boka Restaurant Group : Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award-winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of American’s greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place, we strive beyond convention to believe in and support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in. View our restaurants here : https : / / www.bokagrp.com /

About Duck Duck Goat : Chef Stephanie Izard bring s her version of rea sonably authentic Chinese food to Chicago's Wes t Loop. Duck Duck Goat features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, spring rolls, and m ore, ensuring no di ner leaves hungry —or without takeout for tomorrow. The restaurant spac e represe nts an “ everytown Chinatown”— a dreamlike version of the stores and shops found in all quintessential American Chinatowns.

Sous Chef ’s Responsibilities :

• Reporting directly to the Chef de Cuisine
• Assisting in ordering all products based on par systems and inventory management. Overseeing all ordering and inventory to ensure low food costs
• Assisting in the management including recruiting, hiring, scheduling, reviewing and terminating
• Managing staff schedules and ensure cuts are being made whenever possible
• Maintaining open lines of communication with all management and upper management to address any issues or concerns as they arise. Participating in Manager meetings to address these issues
• Overseeing quality control of all food production and execution
• Developing unique and visually appealing plating designs for new dishes
• Creating new menu items upon guest requests and seasonally. Recording the recipes of these menu items for consistent replication
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are upheld by enforcing high sanitation standards
• Addressing all kitchen-related problems and incidences in a timely and effective manner
• Daily maintenance of BOH systems - Continually follow and tweak all BOH systems from AM walkthrough, temp logs, line checks, prep lists, order guides, etc.
• Daily follow-through of BOH systems - It is mandatory that all BOH systems that are created are firmly used to the specification of the Executive Chef
• Completing and maintaining inventories with purchaser
• Knowledge and understanding of the Purchase and Loss Statement on a monthly basis
• Continually working through R&D process with  the  Executive Chef to further dishes on the menu

Qualifications :

This is an ideal position for someone who is dedicated to providing great service and is seeking to become a member of a hard-working and fun team!

Physical Requirements :

If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you!  Please reply with a copy of your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great addition to our team!