Chef de Cuisine

Arlo Chicago • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Arlo Hotels, an independent lifestyle hotel brand, is now seeking a dynamic Chef de Cuisine. Are you passionate about people, driven by purpose, and clever in your approach? If so, keep on reading!! Here at Arlo we strive to create a sense of awe that leaves those we touch wanting more. The role of the Chef de Cuisine is a vital position to the success of the overall culinary operation. This role is responsible for maintaining standards of cleanliness, food quality, labor, and food costs across all food outlets.

Requirements

• Must have 5 years + cooking/management experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen
• Must be proficient in the English language (both speaking and writing)
• No smoking while in the workstation.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stay on your feet for 8 hours plus
• Must have great knife skills in all butchery and knife cuts of any kind
• Must have extensive knowledge in all aspects of a professional kitchen
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must have extensive knowledge of the Illinois Department of Health’s codes and regulations
• Serve Safe certificate

Responsibilities

• Always treats guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations
• Displays honesty & integrity
• Delivering outstanding service creates memorable experiences.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Strong written communication
• Provides quality customer service.
• Works in a professional environment
• Oversee all production schedules
• Oversee all Back of House overtime
• Maintain the food cost of all culinary operations to the company standards.
• Maintain labor costs of all culinary operations to company standards.
• Oversee all aspects of scheduling and payroll
• Must continually speak with purveyors to get the best price for the best ingredients possible
• Oversee all food outlets: Restaurant, Roof top, Banquet (BEO), General Store, and Lobby Bar
• Taste all prep for their service and ensure a consistent standard are upheld
• Oversee DOH and temperature checklists 3 times daily
• Coordinate with the Kitchen Manager on issues, concerns, and thoughts to continually improve the restaurant
• Establish a training schedule for new cooks and Sous Chefs.
• Inspire and set a positive tone in the kitchen.
• Write up and coaching forms for their workgroup
• Primary teacher for new hire trainees during their service
• Perform biannual employee evaluations in their workgroup
• Confirm all food presented during service is correct
• Overseeing the expediting of their service
• Responsible for maintaining an Illinois Department of Health ‘A’ Level Facility.
• Overseas, all product ordering
• Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date Food Handler's permit
• Recruit and interview new cooks
• Perform a weekly inventory and submit to accounting
• Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date Food Handlers Permit.
• Upholds all People Services best practices as it pertains to coaching, counseling, disciplinary, hiring, and terminations.
• Follows and ensures compliance of all Arlo Hotels policies and standard operating procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Acts as an ambassador to Arlo Hotels Culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed