Senior Sous Chef - The Langham, Chicago

Langham Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k plan with employer match

Free meals while on duty

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality group seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in Chicago. This role involves training and supervising kitchen staff, planning menus, and ensuring high-quality food preparation. A strong background in culinary arts and prior management experience are required. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of food products and standard recipes.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate food machinery.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise all Culinary colleagues and Sous Chefs.
• Plan menus and assign duties for kitchen efficiency.
• Ensure quality and consistency in food preparation.

Skills

Food preparation

Team management

Menu planning

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Train, supervise and work with all Culinary colleagues and Sous Chefs to prepare, cook and present food according to hotel standard recipes in order to create quality food products.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Train, supervise and work with all Culinary colleagues and Sous Chefs to prepare, cook and present food according to hotel standard recipes in order to create quality food products.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Assist Executive Chef in planning and changing of menus.
• Assign, in detail, specific duties to all colleagues under supervision for efficient operation of kitchen.
• Ability to work and manage in all kitchens/outlets in the hotel including a la carte restaurant, in room dining, bar, banquets and employee dining
• Monitor, train, and supervise culinary colleagues in the proper preparation of daily and weekly functions to ensure consistency with menus.
• Collect and produce all the recipes needed to ensure consistency.
• Schedule culinary colleagues so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products to ensure compliance with Health Department regulations.
• Order food for both the restaurant and banquet kitchens.
• Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
• Participate in staff, food and beverage, banquets and all other department meetings.
• Supervises daily cleaning of walk-in and reach-in boxes for safety reasons.
• Maintains vacation schedule for proper staffing.
• Reports any equipment in need of repair to chef and engineering for service.
• Performs other duties as requested, such as V.I.P. parties and staff meetings.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes and proper preparation.
• Ability to read, write and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions.
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Graduate in Culinary Arts preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Prior culinary management experience required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.

SALARY RANGE:

$73,000 - $78,000/annually, plus Banquet incentives

BENEFITS INCLUDED FOR FULL-TIME COLLEAGUES:

• Vacation Pay and Sick/Personal time (in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family (employee paid partial premiums)
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Child Life, Spouse Life, Pet Insurance, ID Theft Protection Coverage, Prepaid Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Accidental Injury Supplemental Plans (available for purchase)
• 401k plan with Roth option and employer match
• Free meals while on duty
• Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms (for applicable positions)
• Free and discounted hotel stays
• Discounted parking
• Guidance Resources – company paid benefit for personal counseling

EOE, Including Disability/Veterans

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.
LHG's approach to hospitality centres on open and genuine interactions with guests, colleagues and the world around us. With dedicated colleagues across four continents, we foster an engaging and respectful workplace to nurture careers, delight guests, and embrace the company's vision to building great memories together.

Majestic views of the cityscape, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan. All housed in a skyscraper designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe. Situated in downtown Chicago, our hotel is mere minutes from the Loop, Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier. Discover the perfect blend of convenience and stylish comfort only at The Langham, Chicago.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Hospitality, and Hotels and Motels

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