Sous Chef

Job DetailsTHE VINE is a new Wine, Bar and Kitchen  neighborhood concept located in New Lenox-IL. The Vine is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team working directly with GM. The starting salary for this leadership position is $24 to $27/hour based on experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is proficient in problem-solving. Must believe in quality by consistently upholding defined standards over time. Must have the ability to positively lead others by practicing generosity and hospitality toward teammates and our guests while multi-tasking and prioritizing workloads. Responsibilities & Duties:  Ensure all policies and procedures are followed, including recruiting, hiring and training, 6-month employee reviews, progressive discipline, and any other employee documentation. Communicate professionally and confidently with guests, employees, vendors, and leadership.  Adhere to company standards for labor management and maintaining appropriate staffing levels for the restaurant; approve payroll on a daily basis. Review and maintain store financials daily, including tracking food costs, and work with the GM to manage comps, expenses, labor, and overall revenue. Uphold defined standards for food quality and hold vendors accountable for all products received.  Complete general administrative tasks including opening and closing duties, inventory, maintaining restaurant facilities, kitchen supplies, and BOH uniform inventory, and keeping the Recipe Index up to date. Provide consistent coaching and support for all hourly employees, and possess the ability to fill into any BOH hourly position. Experience and Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of experience in full service, high volume restaurants. Experience managing and leading employees. Open availability. Monthly inventory Flexibility and willingness to adapt to ongoing changes. Able to inspire, motivate, and develop employees. Professional and confident verbal and written communication with guests, employees, and ownership. More detail about The Vine, please visit