Sous Chef (OEM)

ALM Eaglewood LLC•Itasca, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Change your career and join the hospitality team at Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Arbor Lodging. We're always looking for talented, driven people to enhance our team and help us deliver on our promise: exceeding our guest’s expectations. We offer a world of promising opportunities across a diverse range of career areas, all of which will engage and empower you to realize your passion, achieve greatness, and experience the rewards of making a positive impact in our guests and employee’s lives. A job at Eaglewood Resort is unlike any other. You’ll be challenged. You’ll be inspired. And you’ll be proud. Because whatever your job is here, you’ll be part of our success and our family. Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented. We are seeking A motivated and creative sous Chef to join our talented culinary team. The ideal candidate will be the Executive Chef's trusted second in command, helping to deliver exceptional dining experiences. By ensuring high standards of quality, taste and presentation. Looking for a leader who can manage kitchen operation, mentor staff and maintain efficiency and sanitation in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in a similar culinary leadership role or as a Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Strong culinary background in high-end or fast-paced kitchens.
Proven experience in kitchen operations, prep systems, and service execution
Solid understanding of food safety standards and kitchen organization
Ability to contribute to menu development and seasonal planning
Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentorship and team development
Excellent communication, time management, and multitasking skills
Calm, focused presence during high-pressure service
High level of reliability, consistency, and personal accountability
Relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

Help lead and support the kitchen team by training, coaching, and motivating staff
Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations and step in when they are absent
Help plan menus and develop recipes that meet quality standards and guest expectations
Ensure all food is prepared and presented consistently and at a high level
Maintain a clean, organized kitchen that meets all health and safety standards
Manage food quality, food costs, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
Control costs by supporting scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing decisions
Work closely with other departments and attend meetings to keep operations running smoothly