Catering Sous Chef

2 years

Sous Chef Catering & Events Location: Slightly Toasted + The Landing | Chicago, IL

Toasted Hospitality is looking for a Sous Chef with a strong catering background to join our flagship location, Slightly Toasted a 100-seat restaurant in the Loopalong with our soon-to-open, 500-person event space, The Landing .

In this role, youll work side-by-side with our Executive Chef and prep team to guide and execute events both in the restaurant and in The Landing. Youll be part of a team that thrives on varietyfrom multi-day conferences with continental breakfasts, to seated corporate lunches, to lively whiskey dinners featuring one of Chicagos largest bourbon collections.

While Slightly Toasted itself is a relatively intimate space, our building houses multiple event and conference venues, meaning no two weeks look the same. One day you might be prepping for a 400-person networking reception, the next crafting a plated dinner for a high-end tasting event.

Schedule & Hours This is a MondayFriday position focused on prep and event execution. Expect three longer days (TuesThurs) and two shorter days (Mon & Fri), averaging around 40 hours per week.

About Toasted Hospitality Were a family-owned and operated restaurant group led by a leadership crew with over 200 restaurant openings under their belt. Based in Chicago, we currently operate six restaurants and two event spaces in the Loop:

• Slightly Toasted award-winning bourbon and cocktail bar (opened 2017)

• Little Toasted riverside restaurant with one of Chicagos largest patios

• Asadito Taco scratch-made taqueria with an extensive agave selection

• The Florian supper club on the third floor of the Lyric Opera

• Eaves - southern european cocktail bar and bistro on the first floor of the Lyric Opera

• Copper Club cocktail bar and bistro in the heart of the theater district

• The Landing flexible West Loop conference & event space for up to 500 guests

If youre passionate about great food, love the challenge of large-scale events, and want to be part of a creative, tight-knit teamwed love to meet you.

Compensation: Salary ($50,000.00 - $60,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Strong Communication Skills

Adaptability to Changing Situations

Attention to Detail

Time Management Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Collaboration With Diverse Teams

Experience With Large Scale Event Planning

Knowledge of Food Preparation Techniques

Ability to Handle High Pressure Situations

Customer Service Orientation

Flexibility in scheduling

Creativity in Menu Development

Ability to Multitask

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