Sous Chef

Mirra is a modern coastal restaurant celebrating the vibrant intersection of Southeast Asian, Indian, and Mexican coastal cuisines. We’re seeking a Sous Chef who thrives in a creative, fast-paced kitchen and has a passion for precision, cultural flavor balance, and evolving menu innovation.
The Sous Chef will play a key leadership role within Mirra’s culinary team — ensuring operational excellence, maintaining high product standards, and inspiring a culture of collaboration, respect, and craftsmanship.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all stations.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to execute evolving seasonal menus and tasting experiences that reflect Mirra’s distinctive coastal-fusion vision.
• Train and mentor cooks and interns in technique, plating standards, and global flavor profiles.
• Manage daily prep lists, production schedules, and order sheets.
• Oversee ingredient sourcing, receiving, and inventory to uphold Mirra’s sustainability and freshness standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations (City of Chicago and ServSafe guidelines).
• Support menu costing, recipe documentation, and special event execution.
• Maintain clear communication between front and back of house to ensure harmony in guest experience.
• Step into the role of acting chef during the Executive Chef’s absence, managing the full flow of service and kitchen leadership responsibilities.
Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-volume or fine-dining environment.
• Strong background in global or fusion cuisine; openness to ingredient experimentation and cross-cultural inspiration.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams under pressure.
• Familiarity with seasonal menu development, cost control, and inventory systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary and growth potential within the Mirra Restaurant Group.
• Collaborative, creative kitchen environment that values innovation and balance.
• Exposure to menu development, brand strategy, and media partnerships.
• Continuing education opportunities, including sourcing trips and culinary workshops.