Top 202 Lead cook Jobs in Winnetka, Il

Sous Chef
The Smith —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef - Soho House Chicago
Soho House & Co. —Chicago, IL
- $69,000 - $74,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Restaurant Cook
The Moorings —Arlington Heights, IL
- $18.35 - $26.98 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- English
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
General Manager - Parker Hospitality
HAMPTON SOCIAL VENTURES LLC —Chicago, IL
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid parental leave
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Cook
The Moorings —Arlington Heights, IL
- $18.35 - $26.98 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- English
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
Lead Cook
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC —Northfield, IL
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Lead Cook
Levy Sector —Highland Park, IL
- $25 - $26 an hour
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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Lead Cook
The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $29.30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 3 years
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Lead Cook- Navy Pier
Levy Sector —Chicago, IL
- $27.31 - $29.31 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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Regional Director of Dining Services
Senior Lifestyle Corporate Office —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Director Executive Chef
Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago —Great Lakes, IL
- $80,950 - $121,600 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Driver's License
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Lead Cook - Loyola Univ./Simpson
Aramark —Chicago, IL
- $29 an hour
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
1d
Lead Line Cook
Khepri Kitchen —Mount Prospect, IL
- $23 - $27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
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Line Cook - Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
REMINGTON CHICAGO EMPLOYERS —Chicago, IL
- $27.32 - $28.05 an hour
- Cooking
- Hotel
- US work authorization
- Paid jury duty
- Commuter assistance
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8d
Berenjak Lead Line Cook - Soho House Chicago
Soho House & Co. —Chicago, IL
- $28.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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9d
Traveling Executive Chef
Sharp Spoon Network —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $87,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Cooking
- Travel reimbursement
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Line Cook - Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Remington Hospitality —Chicago, IL
- $27.32 - $28.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Hotel
- US work authorization
- Paid jury duty
- Commuter assistance
8d
Executive Sous Chef (Travel/Relocation)
Flight Club Darts —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- 3 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Sous Chef - Obama Presidential Center
Bon Appetit —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Lead Cook - North Shore Steak & Seafood
American Place Casino - Waukegan, Illinois —Waukegan, IL
- $22.80 - $36.00 an hour
- Bilingual
- 7 years
- Management
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Sous Chef

The Smith -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$75,000 - $85,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Gym membership
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Food quality maintenance
Kitchen health and safety standards
Hospitality
Employee onboarding
Recipe adherence
Operations management
Food service health code compliance
Team leadership
Food portioning
Production safety compliance
Shift management
Mid-level
Team development
Food service inventory management
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Team training
Temperature monitoring
Kitchen staff training
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Production monitoring
Managing kitchen staff
New hire orientation
Food ordering
Company guidelines standards in production
Food quality control testing
Communication skills
Cross-functional communication
Kitchen organization
Communication with kitchen staff

Full Job Description

THE SMITH

Our purpose is simple make people happy! Since 2007, we’ve served food people crave. We are passionate about taking great care of our employees, our guests, and our community. We are obsessed with building a positive, empowering, and supportive culture. We care about every meal and every moment. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. We believe in working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust to serve consistently delicious food and drinks. We have high standards for every ingredient, and we put thought into every bite.

THE POSITION: SOUS CHEF

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute service to The Smith standards for flavor, presentation, consistency, and timing

Assist in supervising daily kitchen operations, managing the back-of-house team, and supporting service execution.

Lead by example during shifts, demonstrating speed, organization, and professionalism

Conduct line checks, tastings, and temperature logs to ensure quality and accuracy

Foster a positive, respectful, and high-performing kitchen culture

Support and guide team members during service by answering questions and reinforcing standards

Assist in training and onboarding, ensuring team understanding of recipes and systems

Monitor prep levels and production to minimize waste and ensure readiness

Enforce recipe adherence and portioning to maintain consistency and control costs

Support inventory, ordering, and daily operational systems (prep lists, logs, checklists)

Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and DOH standards

Identify and communicate maintenance or equipment needs

Maintain strong knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and techniques

Step into leadership responsibilities

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT: (QUALIFICATIONS)

Proven experience in a high-volume kitchen environment

Strong leadership presence with the ability to direct work and support a team

High standards for food quality, consistency, and cleanliness

Ability to stay organized and maintain composure under pressure

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Demonstrates accountability and follows through on commitments

Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations

Passion for food, hospitality, and developing others

WHAT MAKES US GREAT: (OUR BENEFITS)

Competitive pay
Bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
401(k) with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Gym discounts
Commuter benefits
Referral bonus program
Generous paid time off
A collaborative, high-performing environment with a team that takes pride in their work

The base pay range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 per year. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on several factors, including but not limited to prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications, and skills, etc.

STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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