Sous Chef - Banquets & IRD

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead the culinary team at a historic boutique hotel. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage banquet operations, develop creative menus, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will work closely with senior leadership, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain high culinary standards while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work culture. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about culinary excellence, this position could be your next great adventure.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short-term Disability

Paid Family Bonding Time

Paid Holidays

Complimentary Meals

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a leadership role within a culinary environment.
• Strong motivational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Banquet culinary department and oversee food preparation.
• Develop creative menu items and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $65,000.

We believe our guests select Hyatt and the Chicago Athletic Association (CAA) because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. CAA is a place where high expectations aren't just met - they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Our Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovative, Respect, Service-Oriented and Inclusion.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Full-time)
• 401K
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - after 1 year of employment
• Short-term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Up to 15 days of earned PTO during the first year of employment (Full-time)
• Paid Holidays upon hire
• Colleague Rate and Complimentary Room Nights, if available
• Flexible Spending Account
• Complimentary Meals during shift
• Complimentary Access to Headspace and numerous discounts at various retailers

COVID-19 Safety:
Hyatt Hotels and the Chicago Athletic Association follows all COVID-19 CDC and City of Chicago Health department protocols for the safety of our team members, colleagues and guests.

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The goal of the Banquet Sous Chef is to manage the Banquet culinary department, which includes IRD and the employee cafeteria. The Banquet Sous reports to, and works closely with the Banquet Chef and Executive Chef, to run and maintain operations and quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities.
• Working with all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments, including the sales and catering team.
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Banquet and Executive chef’s standards.
• Plan, coordinate & implement.
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring.
• Overseeing all Banquet culinary ordering and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results.
• Monitor food production, ordering, costs, quality and consistency on a daily basis.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
• MUST have a flexible schedule, as our event schedules are a mix of AM, afternoon, and PM functions. Schedules are based on needs for events.
• Understand and utilize computer systems, email, calendar appointments related to the operation.
• Assisting Banquet Chef in menu and recipe development.
• Overseeing In Room Dining and employee cafeteria.
• Organizing prep lists, prep schedules, and event timelines.

Chicago Athletic Association is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. Our team members work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. If you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Located on Michigan Ave, the Chicago Athletic Association hotel is a historic landmark transformed into an incomparable boutique hotel with some of Chicago's best outdoor spaces, such as Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park, right outside their front door.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years experience in a leadership role in a culinary environment.
• Must possess the following strengths: Motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and associate relations.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills.