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.

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

Benefits & Perks: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, free membership to Chicago Athletic Clubs, 401(k) program, life insurance, wellness benefits, paid parental leave, paid vacation, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, & cleaning chemicals
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven and slick surfaces
• Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments

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!