Chef

DO & CO group; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily complimentary meals

401K and medical benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a dynamic Chef to lead the kitchen and culinary team in a high-end hospitality setting.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure food safety and quality, and drive ongoing menu development and cost control. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on execution, and a passion for culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated.
• Able to handle heavy workload and work in a team as well as independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and culinary team.
• Standardize production recipes to ensure quality.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with catering proposals, cost control, and reporting.
• Ensure availability of kitchen personnel based on business needs.
• Train, motivate and manage kitchen staff.
• Support executive chef in culinary development and innovation.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Job description

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Chef in Des Plaines, IL!

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day Kitchen operations and culinary team in an assigned area.
• Performsdaily cleaning functionsof all production and non-production areas as required by necessity.
• Examine the freshness of ingredients and participate in food tastings.
• Standardize Production Recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• Ensure there is no shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients and inform the Executive Chef accordingly.
• Participate in the growth of overall catering: Cost, Quality, Presentation and Innovation.
• Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Ensure products meet the meal specifications and the utmost quality standards at all times.
• Support the Executive Chef with Catering Proposals, creativity, cost control, reports, schedule.
• Ensure availability of kitchen personnel based on business needs.
• Ensure that appropriate Maintenance and Safety Standards are followed and that kitchen team strictly adheres to state and federal regulations when it comes to food storage, handling and preparation and other safety and sanitation codes involving culinary utensils, kitchen equipment and overall cleanliness. Maintain Culinary Excellence Standards
• Train, motivate and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities as assigned.

Supportive Functions

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of DO&CO.

• Identify new culinary techniques and presentations.
• Train, Manage, develop, guide and appraise the performance of culinary team.
• Responsible for understanding the company’s business, goals, culture and challenges.
• Guarantee credibility to the culinary functions through professional qualifications, experience, leadership, and highest levels of efficiency.
• Analyze trends, root causes and look for opportunities to improve work environment
• Ensure compliance with all policies, practices and regulations
• Provide coaching and trainings to support staff
• Conduct meetings with Union Representative as needed
• Create and maintain reports as requested by and for management

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence.

• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated
• Ability to deal with heavy workload, work in a team as well as independently, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to accurately monitor and reduce wastageExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff in different functions and levelsMust be able to perform with a sense of urgency and a hands on approach to kitchen needsMust complete assign tasks within the given time and meet kitchen ready deadlineSchedule Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays)HACCP Knowledge

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay $65,000-$75,000
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

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