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

  1. Sous Chef

    Tao Group Hospitality

    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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