Executive Sous Chef

Ambar - Chicago
Chicago, IL

️ Elevate Your Culinary Career – Join Us as Executive Sous Chef!

At Ambar Restaurants , our mission is to create lifetime guests by delivering unforgettable dining experiences, one exceptional dish at a time. We are currently seeking a dedicated and inspired Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional with a passion for excellence, creativity in the kitchen, and a desire for continuous growth.

If you're ready to bring your talent to a vibrant, guest-focused environment and be part of something extraordinary — we want you on our team.

Who We Are

Hospitality is the heart of our brand. Everything we do is based on tradition and the unique Balkan version of hospitality elevated to the highest possible level.

We believe in the power of integrity, empathy, honesty, and transparency to guide our work. We take pride in our work and are constantly pursuing perfection, staying committed to excellence in everything we do. If you share these values and have a passion for leadership and culinary innovation, you’re the perfect fit for us.

What You’ll Do

✨ Lead the kitchen team ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

✨ Help develop, implement, and maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency.

✨ Foster a culture of mentorship, guiding the team to achieve excellence in both skill and attitude. A strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration with both FOH and BOH teams is essential to ensure seamless operations and an exceptional guest experience.

✨ Collaborate with the Executive Chef to innovate and refine the menu, ensuring each dish reflects our mission to create unforgettable dining experiences.

✨ Manage inventory, ordering, and kitchen organization to ensure seamless daily operations.

What You Bring to the Table

‍ Significant experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a high-end restaurant.

️ A deep understanding of culinary techniques, kitchen management, and team leadership.

A natural leader with the ability to motivate, train, and elevate the kitchen team.

A passion for food, a relentless pursuit of perfection, and a dedication to providing memorable culinary experiences.

Perks of the Role

Competitive salary + benefits.

Opportunity to lead in a high-caliber kitchen and shape the culinary direction of a brand-new restaurant.

️ A chance to work in a collaborative, creative, and driven environment with a team that shares your commitment to excellence.

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career?

Join us and lead the way in culinary excellence, one dish at a time!

Posted 2026-03-30

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