Pastry Sous Chef
About The Position
The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a creative, highly organized Pastry Sous Chef to work with its food and beverage operations and create a memorable guest experience. The role is based at a luxury Five-Star, Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue in Chicago, with opportunities to grow within a diverse, multi-outlet property. The Pastry Sous Chef oversees mise en place preparation for the station, minimizes waste while maximizing raw-material use, and maintains and develops presentation standards for items produced. The role also supports daily kitchen requirements for events, plans and executes production, covers other stations when a supervisor is absent, follows hotel cost-control policies and procedures, and assists with food storage. Applicants must have U.S. work authorization. The salary range is $70,000–$75,000 per year.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in an upscale restaurant.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage and work in a team.
- Creative and motivated.
- Must have work authorization in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an upscale restaurant.
Responsibilities
- Oversee preparation of mise en place for the station.
- Minimize wastage and maximize use of raw materials.
- Maintain presentation standards for all items produced and help develop new standards for the section.
- Produce daily kitchen requirements for every event.
- Plan and execute production to maintain production.
- Cover other stations when the supervisor is not present.
- Follow hotel cost-control policies and procedures.
- Assist with effective storage of food items.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
