Berenjak Lead Line Cook - Soho House Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Posted 1 month agoDescription
We're excited to bring Berenjak to Chicago. Inspired by the beloved neighborhood kebab houses of Tehran, Berenjak is a place where incredible food, genuine hospitality, and bringing people together around the table are at the heart of everything we do. As we prepare to open our doors, we're looking for passionate, and dedicated people to join our founding team. Whether you're welcoming guests, crafting memorable dining experiences, or working behind the scenes, every role is an important part of creating a restaurant where both our guests and our team feel truly cared for.
The role…
At Soho House a Lead Line Cook, is responsible for assisting the Sous Chef, Executive Sous and Executive Chef at Berenjak with inventory, supervision of staff, food preparation and executing quality and consistent dishes. The Lead Line Cook supervises staff in the absence of Sous Chef and experience to manage the different stations.
A successful Lead Line Cook is passionate about food and people. As a result, provides a positive influence and atmosphere for all kitchen employees. Knowledgeable on food safety and quality control, directing the service and expediting food, as well as setting pace in the kitchen are amongst the highest priorities.
Main Duties
- Well-versed on all menu items and able to produce consistent and quality dishes in fast-paced and demanding environments
- Assist with inventory and purchasing to support the kitchen operating at a sustainable food cost
- Overseeing wastage, cooking temps and quality to reduce additional costs, to make all line staff aware of the cost of product and how it contributes to the profit and loss of the company
- Production and a-la-carte dish(s) execution. Including weekend feast ideas and family meal
- Supervise staff on the line and delegate tasks as needed while also ensuring proper procedure is followed when clocking in and out for shifts as well as breaks
- Support Executive Chef and Executive Sous with end of shift reports and handover sheets
- Maintain company target goals and consistent experience for Soho House Standards for service; 3-8-10
- Influencer and positive under pressure and provide a welcoming work environment that increases staff moral
- Train and educate new and existing team members on “Cook House”
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 to 4 + years kitchen experience and proven leader within previous teams
- Proven ability / experience to manage all stations on the line
- Food handler’s certificate
- Strong communicator, collaborator and motivator with ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team
- Proactive, team-player who can work well independently as well as on a team
- Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekend and holiday’s (as needed)
- Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Possess a level of creativity to create recipes from scratch
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
- Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
- Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
- Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds.
- Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.
Why work with us...
Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.
- Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match
- Paid Time Off: Full- Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days
- Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
- Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability
- Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
- Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all.
- Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
- Family Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.
In accordance with Illinois law, the salary range for this role if filled within Chicago is listed below. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
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