Sous Chef - Luxury Hotel Kitchen Leader

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary upgrades

Stay discounts

Dining discounts

Wellness perks

Job summary

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park invites a skilled culinary professional to join our team, contributing to both garde manger and hot kitchen operations in a premiere hotel setting.

You will participate in daily briefings, uphold high standards, and help ensure seamless guest experiences across la carte and buffet offerings. Excellent English and teamwork are essential, with growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Culinary field required in Garde Manger and Hot Kitchen in a 4 or 5 Diamond Restaurant or Hotel.
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent required.
• Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues.
• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards.
• Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen Colleagues.
• Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations.
• Keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions.
• Flexibility to work in all culinary areas within the hotel.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
• Follow hotel time and attendance policy.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Pressure management

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent

Diploma/Certification in Culinary discipline

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park invites a skilled culinary professional to join our team, contributing to both garde manger and hot kitchen operations in a premiere hotel setting.

You will participate in daily briefings, uphold high standards, and help ensure seamless guest experiences across la carte and buffet offerings. Excellent English and teamwork are essential, with growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.