Executive Sous Chef
$72,000/Year + Performance Bonus + Tips
Ambrosia Foods is a chef-driven catering company redefining what large-scale events can taste like. Born on a shoestring budget in 2020, we've grown into one of Chicago’s premier catering companies — serving everything from intimate 20-person boardroom lunches to 1,200-guest galas with style, detail, and flavor.
We're looking for an Executive Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team and help drive our next phase of growth. This is a full-time position reporting to our Executive Chef. We’re looking for someone who’s hungry to learn, eager to lead, and ready to grow with us.
What You’ll Do:Support the Executive Chef in managing all aspects of daily kitchen operations.
Lead prep and execution for a wide range of events (drop-offs, buffets, plated dinners, and more). The kitchen members you'll be working alongside are some of the strongest in Chicago.
Maintain excellence in food quality, kitchen organization, and team efficiency
Execute thoughtful, seasonal food inspired by global cuisines — we cook across cultures, always with nuance and detail
Ensure high standards of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism.
Weekly hours will average 45 , with two days off per week.
Compensation & Perks:Base salary: $72,000
Quarterly performance bonus :
$1,500 bonus if Ambrosia Foods hits $300K+ in sales in a quarter
Tip-outs from on-site events
Major growth potential in both pay and responsibility as we expand.
2 weeks paid time off (PTO)
1 week paid vacation every January (January 1–7)
Have at least 7 years of professional kitchen experience ( including a minimum of 3 years leadership experience ). Applicants with less than 3 Years experience as an executive sous chef or higher will not be considered.
Thrive in fast-paced environments and love the energy of events
Care deeply about flavor, detail, and presentation — no matter the format
Are curious & open-minded about food, and flat out love to cook.
Want to grind, learn, and develop your culinary & management skills alongside a strong, experienced team.
Ambrosia Foods is growing fast! We’re looking for a teammate who wants to grow with us. If you’re a strong chef who’s tired of the grind of restaurants but still wants to cook creative, seasonal food at a high level — we’d love to meet you.