Sous Chef

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefit plan

401K matching

Flexible scheduling

Travel discounts

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Sous Chef to assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Culinary Department at Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center. You will lead a culinary team, ensure quality and presentation, and contribute to banquet and event production with a strong emphasis on safety and sanitation.

The role requires at least 2 years in culinary work with a minimum of 1 year as Sous Chef in a high-quality operation, plus proven leadership to motivate staff and uphold

Qualifications

• Two years of culinary experience with at least one year as a Sous Chef in a quality operation.
• Strong leadership to guide associates and maintain high standards in quality and presentation.
• Solid knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations in the Culinary Department.
• Support culinary team in production, presentations, and menu execution.
• Demonstrate leadership, safety, and sanitation best practices across the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Sous Chef experience

Food safety

Cost control

Banquets/Events

Job description

Description

Offering a calm haven and chic sophistication, Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center sits next to the eponymous shopping center in Oak Brook, Illinois. From our superb advantage point, guests can easily access attractions throughout Chicago, including Drury Lane Theatre, Elmhurst Art Museum, and downtown.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you, and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best-in‑class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for our next great team member to join our management team and assist in the operations of the Culinary Department, as Sous Chef. We are committed to providing you with:

• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members.
• 401K matching program for eligible associates.
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you.
• Discounts with our Crescent-managed properties in North America for you & your family members.

As Sous Chef you will be assisting the culinary team in overseeing the day-to-day operations in the Culinary Department.

We're Seeking

• Creative and innovative culinary skill while meeting property financial goals.
• A teacher of the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Experience in production of banquets and special events.
• A leader that can instill safety and sanitation habits in all associates.
• A Sous Chef who can present new products, presentations, and technical execution.
• A chef with strong inventory and cost control with an understanding of finding solutions.

Does this sound like you:

• 2 years of culinary experience with no less than 1 year as a Sous Chef at a high-quality operation.
• Proven leadership to associates to achieve goals while maintaining a high expectation to standards in regard to quality and presentation.
• Great communicates and expectations that inspire associates to achieve goals and advance their careers.
• Provide morale and spirit.
• Demonstrate ability to lead by example.
• Participative management style, led by example.
• Instill a guest service attitude in all associates.

Our differences are what make us great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

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