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
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!
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