Sous Chef at Royal Sonesta Downtown Chicago, IL

Berwyn, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

32.5

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Menu Coordination, Food Preparation, Staff Training, Sanitation Standards, Food Quality Control, Cost Control, Guest Service, Inventory Management, Team Supervision, Recipe Management, Portion Control, Event Planning, Catering Operations, Safety Compliance, Kitchen Equipment Maintenance, Food Presentation, Service Techniques

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Job Description Summary The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef by coordinating menus, purchasing, scheduling, food preparation, and plating for banquet and catering events while maintaining profitable F&B operations and high-quality products and service levels. They are expected to provide training for all staff, meet corporate quality standards, establish and enforce food specifications, portion control, recipes, and sanitation. Job Description Primarily responsible for ordering & requisitioning banquet products in a timely manner and in appropriate quantities Responsible for the coordination, planning and supervision of the production and presentation of food served at all banquet events in the hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and profitability Manage and participate in daily banquet culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of meals, supervision of food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability. Analyze banquet event orders to plan and coordinate the food and beverage portion of client functions Perform all daily walk through inventory to determine daily production and prioritize product utilization Help assign production duties to all staff Conduct a line check for dinner service to ensure quality of product Meet daily with line cooks to coordinate and ensure production standards Properly use, handle, clean, breakdown, and maintain all kitchen equipment Maintain food quality standards including consistency and presentation Coordinate proper food storage according to standard operating procedure Direct employees in proper service techniques Assist with expediting dinner service Perform end of night walk through Document appropriate information in kitchen management log books daily Review information in kitchen management log books daily Control cleanliness and sanitation of all employees for entire kitchen Manage and oversee all stations and walk-ins in restaurant Practice, train, monitor, and maintain sanitation standards, including state and local health guidelines Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations You will consistently deliver our GUEST model: Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name Establish/anticipate needs Solve and own all requests/complaints Thank everyone Build solid relationship with your Colleagues Treat colleagues with respect and dignity Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description. The Sous Chef is an Overtime Eligible Manager (OEM). Approximately a 45-hour workweek. Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range Pay range is $29.50 to $32.50. The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/overall experience. Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including: • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • Health Savings Account with Company Match • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • Paid Vacation and Sick Days • Sonesta Hotel Discounts • Educational Assistance • Paid Parental Leave • Company Paid Life Insurance • Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Various Employee Perks and Discounts • Hospital Indemnity • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance Go Beyond @SonestaHotels WHO WE ARE We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality. We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Sonesta 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. Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

Responsibilities

The Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating menus, purchasing, scheduling, food preparation, and plating for banquet and catering events. They ensure high-quality products and service levels while maintaining profitable food and beverage operations.