Luxury Hotel Chef Tournant | Lead Multi-Outlets

DREAMWEAVER HOTELS INC - THEWIT; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Commuter Benefits

Hilton travel discounts

Career growth and training

Job summary

theWit Hotel in Chicago seeks a Chef Tournant to lead culinary operations across luxury outlets, ensuring consistent execution, quality, and presentation. This versatile leader partners with senior culinary leadership to drive menu execution, training, and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong technical skill, adaptability, and a passion for scratch cooking, while sustaining HACCP standards and high-end service.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education or apprenticeship from a recognized institution preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in luxury hotels, fine-dining restaurants, or comparable high-end environments.
• Proven ability to work confidently across multiple kitchen disciplines (hot line, garde manger, banquets, pastry exposure a plus).
• Experience executing refined cuisine with premium ingredients.
• Strong understanding of luxury service expectations and guest-centric dining.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and culinary support across all food and beverage outlets, including fine-dining restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, lounges, and private events.
• Step in for absent chefs or chef de parties with minimal transition time, maintaining consistency with each outlet’s concept, standards, and service style.
• Execute dishes to exact standards with exceptional attention to detail, flavor balance, and presentation.
• Supervise, coach, and inspire culinary team members during assigned shifts.
• Actively support training initiatives, mentoring junior chefs and reinforcing best practices.
• Ensure strict compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards (HACCP and local regulations).
• Collaborate with senior culinary leadership on menu execution, seasonal changes, tastings, and special promotions.
• Maintain exceptional organization of workstations, storage areas, and production processes.
• Monitor product quality, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house and banquet teams to support a seamless guest experience.

Skills

Exceptional culinary technique

Leadership presence

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Formal culinary education or apprenticeship

Job description

theWit Hotel in Chicago seeks a Chef Tournant to lead culinary operations across luxury outlets, ensuring consistent execution, quality, and presentation. This versatile leader partners with senior culinary leadership to drive menu execution, training, and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong technical skill, adaptability, and a passion for scratch cooking, while sustaining HACCP standards and high-end service.