Sous Chef

Hospitality Online; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a team at a leading hospitality provider in Oak Brook, Illinois, as a Sous Chef, where you'll assist the Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations. This role emphasizes creativity, leadership, and a commitment to quality, offering a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive wages

Exceptional benefit plan

401K matching program

Flexible scheduling

Discounts at Crescent properties

Qualifications

• 2 years of culinary experience, 1 year as a Sous Chef.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a high-quality operation.
• Ability to communicate goals and inspire team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in daily culinary operations.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Ensure safety and sanitation practices are followed.

Skills

Culinary creativity

Food handling knowledge

Leadership

Guest service

Inventory control

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 vantage 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. We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages - $60,000 - $65,000 per year
• 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.

In this role, you will be assisting the Executive Chef in overseeing the day-to-day operations in the Culinary Department.

Here is what you will be doing each day:

• 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
• Instill safety and sanitation habits in all associates
• Current on new products, presentations, and technical execution
• 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 years 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
• Communicates goals and expectations and inspires associates to achieve goals and advance careers
• Build moral 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Source: Hospitality Online