Top 9 Lead cook Jobs in Bloomington, Il

Sous Chef
Baxter's American Grille —Bloomington, IL
- $60,000.00 - $62,468.46 a year
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef / Line Cook
Brass Pig Smokehouse —Bloomington, IL
- $17 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
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Culinary Supervisor
HHS Senior Living, LLC (USA) —Bloomington, IL
- $17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Hospital
- Customer service
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Heart of House Lead (Bloomington, IL)
Buffalo Wild Wings —Bloomington, IL
- $9 - $19 an hour
- Mid-level
- Quality control
- Organizational skills
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Shift Leader
Panda Restaurant Group —Normal, IL
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Email
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Team Member POP825
Popeyes —Bloomington, IL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Team Member POP827
Popeyes —Bloomington, IL
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
Baxter's American Grille —Bloomington, IL
Operations, manage and develop a culinary team of approximately 15 employees,.  Lead, train, coach, and develop a culinary team of approximately 15 employees.
$60,000.00 - $62,468.46 a year
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CLARK-LINDSEY VILLAGE —Urbana, IL
Lead preparation for scratch entrees, soups and deserts, as well as prepping and stocking the kitchen. Sick Leave for longer-term illness.
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Sous Chef

Baxter's American Grille -
Bloomington, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000.00 - $62,468.46 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Food provided

Qualifications

Food & beverage industry purchasing experience
Staff supervision
Fine dining experience
Team leadership
Staff scheduling
Labor cost analysis
Team scheduling
Managing catering events
Performance management
Team development
Hiring
Driver's License
Kitchen cost control
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Profit & Loss statement
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff
Financial performance measurement
Menu costing
Kitchen staff scheduling
Restaurant cost management
Managing hospitality operations budgets
Staffing management
Restaurant supply ordering
Kitchen organization
Communication with kitchen staff

Full Job Description

Sous Chef – Fine Dining Restaurant

Bloomington, IL

Salary: $60,000–$65,000 per year

Benefits

 Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

 401(k)

 Competitive Salary

 Full-Time Leadership Position

 Opportunity for Professional Growth

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership

team in Bloomington, Illinois. This is a hands-on management position for a culinary

professional who understands that running a successful kitchen requires exceptional

food quality, strong leadership, cost control, organization, and accountability.

The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen

operations, manage and develop a culinary team of approximately 15 employees,

maintain food and labor cost standards, and ensure consistent execution in both

restaurant and banquet operations.

The ideal candidate will have a fine dining or upscale restaurant background and

proven experience with purchasing, inventory management, scheduling, cost controls,

and P&L management.

Key Responsibilities

 Assist the Executive Chef with all aspects of daily kitchen operations

 Lead, train, coach, and develop a culinary team of approximately 15 employees

 Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, and

sanitation

 Manage food ordering, purchasing, receiving, and vendor relationships

 Conduct and manage food inventory and maintain accurate inventory controls

 Monitor food cost, waste, portioning, and purchasing

 Understand and manage kitchen financial performance, including P&L and cost

controls

 Prepare and manage BOH employee schedules while maintaining labor-cost

targets

 Assist with hiring, training, performance management, and employee

development

 Coordinate production and execution for banquets, private events, and off-site

catering

 Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization standards

 Work with restaurant management to ensure smooth communication between

front-of-house and back-of-house operations

 Maintain consistency and execution during high-volume service

Qualifications

Required:

 Previous Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or comparable

kitchen leadership experience

 Strong food ordering and purchasing experience

 Proven inventory management experience

 Working knowledge of restaurant P&L statements and food/labor cost

management

 Employee scheduling and labor management experience

 Experience leading and developing a culinary team

 Banquet and/or off-site catering experience

 Strong organizational and communication skills

 Ability to lead by example in a hands-on kitchen environment

Preferred:

 Fine dining, steakhouse, or upscale restaurant experience

 Experience managing a culinary staff of 15 or more employees

 Strong understanding of recipe costing, portion control, inventory variance, and

food-cost management

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for more than a strong cook. We need a culinary leader who

understands the business side of running a successful restaurant kitchen.

The right candidate should be comfortable managing people, controlling costs,

analyzing financial performance, maintaining inventory, developing employees, and

holding a team accountable while still being actively involved in daily food production

and service.

If you are an experienced culinary professional looking for an opportunity to take on a

significant leadership role in a high-quality restaurant operation, we encourage you to

apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000–$65,000 per year

Location: Bloomington, IL

Pay: $60,000.00 - $62,468.46 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Food provided
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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