Wine Bar Chef
Chicago, United StatesCompany
Pops for Champagne
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
60K–65K a year
Posted
7 days ago
Via
Culinary Agents
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Job Description
Upscale wine bar seeking an experienced Chef to lead a refined, high-quality bar kitchen. Current menu includes caviar service, oysters, charcuterie, elevated bar snacks, composed plates, and desserts.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and service
• Menu development and seasonal item creation
• Food costing and maintaining target margins
• Ordering, inventory control, and vendor management
• Ensure food safety and consistency standards
Qualifications:
• Prior Chef or Sous Chef leadership experience required
• Strong knowledge of ordering, inventory, and costing systems
• Experience with seafood/raw bar and upscale bar concepts preferred
• Must be available nights and weekends
Competitive salaried position based on experience.
Apply with resume and brief introduction.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and service
• Menu development and seasonal item creation
• Food costing and maintaining target margins
• Ordering, inventory control, and vendor management
• Ensure food safety and consistency standards
Qualifications:
• Prior Chef or Sous Chef leadership experience required
• Strong knowledge of ordering, inventory, and costing systems
• Experience with seafood/raw bar and upscale bar concepts preferred
• Must be available nights and weekends
Competitive salaried position based on experience.
Apply with resume and brief introduction.
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