Sous Chef - The Lobby

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Chicago is seeking a creative Sous Chef who is highly organized to enhance the guest experience. The role involves overseeing food preparation, maintaining presentation standards, and managing a small team. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive benefits, including a comprehensive health package and generous time off.

Benefits

10 vacation days per year

9 paid holiday days per year

5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year

5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year

Complimentary employee meals

Discounted parking

Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels

50% discount on spa services

25% discount on spa retail

80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage

Complimentary life insurance

Complimentary long-term disability

Retirement plan with 5% company match

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in an upscale restaurant.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of mise en place for the station.
• Ensure minimal wastage and maximum use of raw materials.
• Maintain standard of presentation and develop new standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team management

Creativity

Motivation

Job description

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a creative Sous Chef who is highly organized to work with our F&B operations and create a memorable guest experience.

• Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
• Grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.
• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for overseeing the preparation of mise en place for the station.
• Ensure that there is minimal wastage and maximum use of raw materials.
• Maintain a standard of presentation of all items produced, and continually help develop new standards for the section.
• Produce the daily Kitchen requirements for every event.
• Ensure planning and execution of production to maintain production.
• Cover other stations when supervisor is not present.
• Follow the hotel cost control policies and procedures.
• Assist in the effective storage of food items.

General Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experiencein a similar role preferablyin an upscale restaurant
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage and work in a team, creative, motivated

Benefits We Offer:

• 10 vacation days per year
• 9 paid holiday days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounted parking
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
• 50% discount on spa services
• 25% discount on spa retail
• 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance
• Complimentary long-term disability
• Retirement plan with 5% company match

We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. As we anticipate a large number of applications, we look forward to connecting with candidates that meet our various role qualifications. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range for this position is $70,000-75,000 per year.