The Lobby Sous Chef

Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a creative, highly organized Sous Chef to work with its food and beverage operations and help create a memorable guest experience. The role is based at a luxury Five-Star, Five-Diamond property on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, with opportunities to grow within a diverse, multi-outlet property.

The Sous Chef oversees mise en place preparation for the station, maintains presentation standards, supports the development of new section standards, and produces daily kitchen requirements for events. The role also includes planning and executing production, minimizing waste, maximizing use of raw materials, covering other stations when a supervisor is absent, following hotel cost-control procedures, and assisting with food storage.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and work as part of a team.
• Creative and motivated.
• Must have work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an upscale restaurant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of mise en place for the station.
• Minimize wastage and maximize the use of raw materials.
• Maintain presentation standards for all items produced and help develop new standards for the section.
• Produce the daily kitchen requirements for every event.
• Plan and execute production to maintain production.
• Cover other stations when a supervisor is not present.
• Follow hotel cost-control policies and procedures.
• Assist with effective storage of food items.

Benefits

• Exceptional health benefits package.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• 10 vacation days per year.
• 9 paid holiday days per year.
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year.
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year.
• Complimentary employee meals.
• Discounted parking.
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels.
• 50% restaurant discount.
• 50% discount on spa services.
• 25% discount on spa retail.
• 80% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Complimentary life insurance.
• Complimentary long-term disability.
• Retirement plan with 5% company match.

What This Job Offers

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