Executive Sous Chef

Job Details

• Ability to work with and lead a team-oriented environment.
• Manage the kitchen with a positive attitude while being flexible and problem solving along the way
• Maintain standards set forth by the Executive Chef
• Manage daily standards for kitchen as a whole
• Create an inclusive environment conducive to education and career advancement
• Ensure dishwashers are properly trained and the dish area is being run effectively
• Maintain and upkeep of kitchen facilities
• Ensure cooks are properly trained and stations are fully set correctly daily
• Ensure daily and nightly cleaning procedures are being followed
• Ability to effectively order, receive, and control inventory
• Effectively run service on a nightly basis, expediting over 300 covers on weekends in a timely and organized fashion
• Write weekly schedules and manage labor costs
• Oversee sous chefs
• Create standardized recipes
• Oversee and maintain current HACCP system in place for fermenting program
• Control menu costing
• Create weekly specials and help seasonally drive the menu utilizing farmed local produce as much as possible
• Uphold the highest standards of food safety, food handling and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of staff and guests
• Keep the team involved, excited, and lead by example at all times
• Be comfortable with the onboarding and offboarding of employees
• Maintain company standards at all times
• Ability to execute and organize offsite events in a professional manner
• Has a flexible schedule with the ability to work mornings, mids or nights depending on the situation

About Daisies :

Daisies, is a midwest, vegetable-focused, Italian inspired restaurant, nestled in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. We believe we are a place where creativity meets tradition; our ever-changing menu (i.e. seasonal, changing sometimes daily in the summers) is crafted around Midwest-grown vegetable and handcrafted pastas.

Daisies has been awarded a Michelin Green Star for sustainability (2023,2024), a Michelin Bib Gourmand (2018-2024), New York Times 2023 50 best Restaurant List, James Beard Award Semi-Finalist (2024,25), Jean Banchet Awards "Best Restaurant" Finalist (2024), Eater Restaurant of the Year 2024, James Beard Pastry Semi Finalist 2025, Jean Banchet Bar of the Year Nomination 2025

Some of our specialties include fermentation (i.e. peppers, tomato, celery, fennel, mushrooms, etc.), pasta production from scratch, and fresh and ethically sourced ingredients. We have 30+ menu items, including 10-12 handmade pastas. The majority of our ingredients are sourced from our own family's farms in Michigan.

In this fast-paced kitchen, we will hone in on your existing skills and give you plenty of opportunity to learn new ones and lead your team towards success; you will leave each day at Daisies a better cook than when you walked in. Quick-learning, as well as a sense of urgency and drive, when it comes to your job here is essential.

Moreover, we recognize the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We deeply value your overall well-being. At Daisies, fostering your personal and professional growth is our unwavering pledge. We offer comprehensive training, individualized attention, and continuous educational opportunities to support your journey with us.

Additionally, your dedication to Daisies would come with optional benefits (with tenure) :

Ready to watch your culinary career blossom and be a part of an exceptional team? Apply to Daisies today and savor the opportunity to craft unique dishes in an exciting environment.

If interested reply with resume as well as what you are looking for in your next career move.

Moving expense reimbursements after tenure for relocation offered.

We are looking for the right person to fill our EXEC SOUS CHEF roll as we expand.  Paid vacation time along with educational travel opportunities to expand knowledge. Partnership opportunity for the right canidate with tenure. If you have always wanted to own your own restaurant, this is your chance. We are looking for dedicated professionals. Tasting will be required along with a stage.