Assistant Executive Sous Chef

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a creative Assistant Executive 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:

• Design, expedite, direct, control, and train staff of ingredients to each recipe.
• Advance preparation and cooking methods with precise accuracy and timing.
• Delegate and check in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas.
• Supervise team in cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules.
• Maintain proper food inventory, controlling cost, and communicate new arising food trends.
• Schedule and conduct regular meetings and briefings in absent of Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
• Orienting new employees to their work area related duty and responsibilities.

General Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in hotel restaurant as a kitchen manager or relevant work experience as supervisor/sous chef in an upscale restaurant.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and work in a team, creative, motivated.
• BA in Culinary Arts preferred.

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 role is $85, per year.