Culinary Coordinator

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave Chicago

Paid leave Chicago

Complimentary employee meals

Discounted parking

Discounted room nights at Peninsula

Spa services 50% discount

Spa retail 25% discount

Medical, dental, and vision 80% paid

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan 5% match

Job summary

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Culinary Coordinator to join our Food & Beverage team on Michigan Avenue. You will support the culinary department with admin tasks, scheduling, and training records while delivering exceptional guest service.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in an administrative role, strong MS Office skills, and excellent English communication. Hospitality experience is a plus; BirchStreet experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in an administrative role in a guest-focused company.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Handle all inquiry calls accurately and promptly.
• Provide administrative support for designated manager including correspondence, mail, phone coverage, and filing.
• Coordinate and maintain employee training records for culinary team members.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and vendor documentation.
• Assist with payroll administration.

Skills

Administrative experience

English communication

Tools

BirchStreet

MS Office (Excel)

MS Office (Word)

MS Office (PowerPoint)

MS Office (Outlook)

Job description

Working alongside a wonderful team at The Peninsula Chicago, we are seeking a Culinary Coordinator to join our Food & Beverage operations.

• Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.


• Learn and grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.


• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.

Key Accountabilities

• Complete and accurately handle all inquiry calls.


• Provide administrative support for designated manager as requested to include correspondence, mail, phone coverage, filing and maintaining files.


• Coordinate and maintain employee training records for culinary team members.


• Process purchase orders, invoices, and vendor documentation.


• Assist with payroll administration.

General Requirements

• Must have at least 1 year experience in an administrative role in a guest focused company, hotel industry preferred.


• Extensive knowledge on administrative systems including MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.


• Able to effectively communicate in spoken and written English to all staff and management.


• 1 year of experience using Birchstreet preferred.

Previous experience in hospitality, culinary, food & beverage, or hotel operations required.

Benefits We Offer

• 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% 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.

To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The pay rate for this role is $28.43 per hour.