The Lobby Sous Chef
About The Position
The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a creative, highly organized Sous Chef to work with its food and beverage operations and create a memorable guest experience. This role is based at a luxury Five-Star, Five-Diamond property on Michigan Avenue in Chicago and is part of a diverse, multi-outlet property. The Sous Chef oversees mise en place for the station, minimizes waste and maximizes the use of raw materials, and maintains and develops presentation standards. The role also involves producing daily kitchen requirements for events, planning and executing production, covering other stations when a supervisor is absent, following hotel cost control policies and procedures, and assisting with food storage. Applicants 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 as part of a team.
- Creative and motivated.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an upscale restaurant.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the 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 the 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
