About Us: The Vogt House by Banging Gavel Brews is an upscale Brewpub restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine and a fresh, made-from-scratch daily menu, located in Tinley Park’s only nationally registered historic landmark. We are seeking an ambitious, hardworking Sous Chef to uphold the highest culinary standards and focus on guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Work hand in hand with the Chef De Cuisine on the development and execution of the menu, documenting recipes and procedures.
• Able to take charge in the absence of the Chef De Cuisine.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise the performance of the back-of-house team.
• Schedule and manage the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Manage inventory, food costs, and order supplies as needed.
• Conduct regular training sessions on back-of-house orientation and food safety practices.
• Assist in creating and refining a training manual to support the restaurant's growth.
• Maintain exemplary kitchen cleanliness and adhere to all food safety regulations.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrates a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences.
• Has a track record of training and inspiring team members to achieve excellence.
• Is known for operating a spotless kitchen and fostering excellent relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and guests.

Current Menu: example .com/food/

• Commensurate compensation based on experience.

• Minimum of 2–3 years as a Sous Chef in an upscale casual restaurant environment.
• Proven ability to lead and train staff in a fast-paced setting.
• Licensed in food safety and sanitation (ServSafe or equivalent) in Illinois and Cook County.
• Experience sourcing and preparing locally sourced ingredients.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team-building abilities.