Banquet Cook

Four Seasons; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation benefits

Employee culture

Learning & development

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Diversity & inclusion

Dry cleaning + meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is seeking a Banquet Cook who brings passion for excellence to our Food & Beverage team. The role involves preparing specialized cuisine per guest orders with emphasis on quality and timely service in a fast-paced, luxury setting.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and flexibility to work all shifts including overnights, weekends and holidays. Prior cooking experience and adherence to Four Seasons standards are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays; PM availability required.
• Strong commitment to service, hospitality, and teamwork.
• Experience in cooking and food preparation is preferred; knowledge of Four Seasons standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specialized and innovative cuisine per guest orders according to production requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain safe, sanitary work environment and HACCP logs as required.
• Collaborate with other team members and supervisors to ensure flawless final products.
• Assist with station setup, timing, and waste reduction while adhering to service pace.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Scheduling availability

High standards in service

Team player

Customer service mindset

Food safety awareness

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About the location

Our property is a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy and includes our newly transformed restaurant which embodies iconic luxury boldly reimagined to capture the essence of Chicago through inspired food, drink, art and music. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is honored to be ranked as one of Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Top 50 Hotels in the World. We offer 345 elegant guest rooms and suites: and a luxury spa. We are located steps away from the famed Magnificent Mile, glamorous North Michigan Avenue shopping and minutes from the city’s business and financial center. Adorn Restaurant features globally inspired cuisine starring the bounty of the Midwest. Adorn Bar showcases craft cocktails and a wine list that sparks conversation, all with a lively, convivial vibe beckoning to be discovered.

Join our Team

The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is looking for a Banquet Cook who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do.

We are looking for an energetic, experienced cooking professional with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, and has a passion for service and hospitality. Applicants will be a willing team player and willing to accept assignments on an as‑needed basis in order to promote teamwork. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. PM availability required.

The Banquet Cook is an essential member of the Food & Beverage team, dedicated to preparing specialized innovative cuisine per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about cuisine! Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are required in this position. The ideal candidate works together with other team members on a daily basis to ensure a flawlessly executed final product. The ability to work harmoniously with co‑workers and supervisors is required. Responsibilities include creating an environment where motivated people want to join, learn, do their best and advance.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Maintain a good working relationship with other employees providing encouragement as needed.
• Make requisitions of all items needed for the next day, with the assistance of the Sous Chef on duty.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintain temperature and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) logs as required; and maintain appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items.
• Communicate with Sous Chefs and the Executive Sous Chef regarding menu items, problem situations or shortages.
• Ability to ensure an adequate supply of materials for the shift and bring up to par those items needed.
• Set up the station by obtaining all equipment and materials needed, prepare all items needed for station andprepare stationfor service.
• Ability to prepare and plate all items received from the computer system in a timely and accurate manner and communicate with cooks regarding timing.
• Properlybreak down the station by storing foods properly and carefully labeling them.
• Ability to listen to customer complaints, special requests, dietary requirements and suggestions, and resolve accordingly.
• Ability to handle and report any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Four Seasons Hotels and encourage staff to do the same.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Follow all guidelines for timely food service to guests using knowledge of Four Seasons Food Standards.
• Multi-Task with a high attention to detail while remaining calm and being attentive to one’s surroundings in a loud, fast paced, distracting environment.
• Ability and flexibilityto work all shifts, including overnight weekends and holidays.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, meat and cheese slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Ability to work entire shifts while supporting other kitchens & stations.
• Further duties not currently listed in this outline may be added at the manager’s discretion.

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

Internal Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts employees may be eligible for visa sponsorship via an L-1A Visa. Please contact your People & Culture Team regarding eligibility.

Benefits Of Working At Four Seasons

• Compensation: $25.41 - $26.91 per hour
• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you elevate your craft
• Competitive wages and Paid Time Off benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Matching Program (eligibility based on hours worked)
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year-round
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms & Employee Meals

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Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff…? Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf