Pastry Sous Chef

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Complimentary employee meals

Discounted parking

Discounted and complimentary room NTS

Spa discount

Spa retail discount

Medical/dental/vision insurance (80%+)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan with company match

Vacation days

Job summary

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a creative Pastry Sous Chef who is highly organized to join our F&B operations and elevate guest experiences at a Five-Star Five-Diamond luxury property on Michigan Avenue, Chicago.

In this role you will oversee mise en place, minimize waste, maintain pastry presentation standards, and coordinate production for events. The position emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail in a prestigious hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in upscale restaurant preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and work in a team, creative, motivated.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mise en place preparation for the pastry station.
• Minimize wastage and optimize use of raw materials.
• Maintain presentation standards and help develop new standards.
• Prepare daily kitchen requirements for events.
• Plan and execute production to maintain smooth operations.
• Cover other stations when supervisor is absent.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Creativity

Motivated

Job description

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a creative Pastry Sous Chef who is highly organized to work with our F&B operations and create a memorable guest experience.

• Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
• Grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.
• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for overseeing the preparation of mise en place for the station.
• Ensure that there is minimal wastage and maximum use of raw materials.
• Maintain a standard of presentation of all items produced, and continually help develop new standards for the section.
• Produce the daily Kitchen requirements for every event.
• Ensure planning and execution of production to maintain production.
• Cover other stations when supervisor is not present.
• Follow the hotel cost control policies and procedures.
• Assist in the effective storage of food items.

General Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experiencein a similar role preferablyin an upscale restaurant
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage and work in a team, creative, motivated

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 salary range for this role is $70,000-75,000 per year.