Sous chef

3 years

Sous Chef Daisies | Chicago, IL

Daisies, a celebrated Midwestern pasta-focused restaurant in Logan Square, is seeking a Sous Chef to join our leadership team. This is a key role for someone who is experienced, self-motivated, and ready to grow alongside our CDC and chef team.

Were looking for a professional whos committed to excellence, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to build something long-term. This is a chance to get in early and make your mark with a restaurant that values sustainability, technique, and true hospitality.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary

• Real growth potential within a respected and expanding restaurant group

• A supportive, purpose-driven kitchen culture

• Access to ingredients directly sourced from our 30-acre family-owned farm

• Creative involvement in an ever-changing, seasonal menu

What Were Looking For:

• Kind, respectful leadershipno ego, no drama

• Strong team player who fosters a positive, professional work environment

• Excellent organizational skills and a sharp attention to detail

• Clear, timely communicationespecially in written/email form

• Confident decision-making under pressure

• Experience with ordering, par systems, and inventory management

• Ability to manage and uphold BOH systems and sanitation standards

• Execute food to a high, consistent standardalways aligning with the CDC and chef teams vision.

• Creative and thoughtful approach to family meal

• Pasta cooking experience strongly preferred. Especially with high volume.

• Passion for vegetables and seasonal produce. Including pickling, preserving, and utilizing every part of the harvest.

• Committed to Sustainability and the longevity of our industry.

Daisies is rooted in Midwestern values and driven by a commitment to craft. If youre ready to take the next step in your career with a team dedicated to excellence, sustainability, and integritywe would love to hear from you.

3 years minimum experience in a similar position required.

Compensation: Salary ($60,000.00 - $75,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Advanced Knife Skills

Recipe Development

Portioning

Menu Development

Food Safety Knowledge

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Kitchen Equipment Maintenance

Expediting

Family Meal Preparation

Fish Cookery

Costing

Food Handler Certification

Plating and Presentation

Inventory Management

Cleaning / Sanitation

Kitchen Management

Meat Butchery

Meat Cookery

Events Management

Ordering / Purchasing

Receiving

Pasta Cooking

Vendor Management

Sauce Making

Scheduling

ServSafe Certified

Team Development

200 Covers Per Night

Vegan / Vegetarian Cooking

Prepping Ingredients

Vegetable Cookery

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Team Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Food Preparation

Quality Control

Food Handling/Storage

Food Handling and Storage

Teamwork

Cost Control

Team Leadership

Training and Development

Attention to Detail

Strong Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

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