Sous Chef

Alla Vita | West Loop, Chicago
From Michelin-starred Chef Lee Wolen & Boka Restaurant Group

Alla Vita is seeking a Sous Chef to join our leadership team. This role is for a career-driven chef who values precision, consistency, and mentorship, and who wants to grow in a serious kitchen led by a Michelin-starred chef.

About Alla Vita

Alla Vita is a neighborhood Italian restaurant focused on handmade pastas, pizzas, and seasonal cooking, executed at a high level. The kitchen operates with structure, discipline, and care — for the food and the people making it.

The Role

Working closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef, the Sous Chef plays a hands-on leadership role in daily operations, service execution, and team development. They are expected to

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and service execution

• Maintain quality, consistency, and plating standards

• Support menu development, seasonal changes, and R&D

• Oversee prep, line execution, and BOH systems

• Manage ordering, inventory, and food cost controls

• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and organization standards

• Train, mentor, and support the BOH team

• Communicate clearly with leadership and lead calmly during service

Who You Are

• A career chef with 2–3+ years of Sous Chef experience

• Experienced in fine-dining or high-volume, high-standard kitchens

• Organized, detail-oriented, and systems-minded

• Comfortable leading while staying hands-on

• Committed to growth, feedback, and strong kitchen culture

Why This Role

• Work in a focused and driven kitchen around like-minded people committed to creating the best food and service every day

• Be part of a kitchen that values standards, mentorship, and longevity
• Opportunity to work in a restaurant within Boka Restaurant Group, who value promotion from within and growing their people to new positions and roles.
• Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days)
• Competitive paid parental leave and vacation packages
• Dining incentives across 20+ establishments in BRG
• Free membership to Chicago Athletic Clubs
• Employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, life insurance, and wellness benefits

If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you! Please reply with a copy of your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great addition to our team!