Pastry Sous Chef

Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels • Chicago, IL

2d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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

The Pastry Sous Chef oversees station preparation and production, maintains presentation standards, supports development of standards for the section, and helps ensure efficient use and storage of food. The role also covers other stations when a supervisor is absent and follows hotel cost-control policies and procedures. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The salary range is $70,000–$75,000 per year.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of 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.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

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