Sous Chef: Culinary Leader with Flexible Scheduling

The Crescent Hotels Group; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits plan

401K matching

Flexible scheduling

Discounts at Crescent properties

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Culinary Department at Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center. You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, mentor the team, and ensure consistency in quality, prep, and presentation.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year as Sous Chef, with a proven ability to lead, communicate, and uphold safety, sanitation, and cost controls in a busy operation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary experience with at least 1 year as Sous Chef in a quality operation.
• Strong leadership to guide associates toward goals while upholding high standards.
• Excellent communication to inspire teams and maintain service levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations in the Culinary Department.
• Lead the culinary team, ensuring consistency in prep and presentation.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and cost controls, and supervise inventory.
• Introduce new products, presentations, and culinary techniques.

Skills

Culinary skills

Banquets & events

Leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Inventory & cost control

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Culinary Department at Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center. You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, mentor the team, and ensure consistency in quality, prep, and presentation.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year as Sous Chef, with a proven ability to lead, communicate, and uphold safety, sanitation, and cost controls in a busy operation.