Christopher Sagastegui
Sous Chef at Tao Group | Fine Dining Leadership | High-Volume Culinary Execution
- Role
- Sous Chef at Tao Group Hospitality
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christopher Sagastegui
Sous Chef operating at an Executive Chef level in high-volume, high-pressure…
Experience
Sous Chef
Aug 2025 — Present
Stepped into leadership responsibilities during Executive Chef’s absence, hiring, onboarding, and scheduling staff to maintain seamless kitchen operations. • Oversaw daily production and execution for 700+ nightly covers in a $30M+ annual volume restaurant. • Managed prep, sauce, and buffet systems, ensuring consistency and cost efficiency across multiple service styles including sushi and banquets. • Collaborated directly with corporate chefs to maintain food and labor targets, implement recipe adjustments, and optimize station coverage. • Trained and developed new cooks, strengthening kitchen structure and elevating team accountability during a high-turnover period.
Education
Moraine Valley Community College
Biology, General
2016
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