Sous Chef

About the role

At Pendry Chicago, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Sous Chef to join our team. This role involves leading the kitchen team, managing costs, and delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Implements cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining service quality
• Prepares and orders all items for all menus, creates order sheets and inventory systems to ensure proper stock levels
• Executes all productions and plating in a timely manner
• Maintains the overall food and labor cost through recipe costing and scheduling standards
• Oversees menu development with head Chef, culinary innovation, and food presentation, ensuring offerings are creative, on-trend, and aligned with guest preferences
• Ensures the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies
• Delivers on guests' expectations and has the desire to create WOW moments
• Performs additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of culinary supervisory or management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of implementing new food concepts and menus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

Qualifications

• You are passionate about food and beverage operations
• You are exceptional in leading a team
• You are passionate about providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Skills

• Embrace Technology – continually learn, adapt and master to new operating system

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401[k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option
• Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees
• Fertility & Family Forming Assistance
• Parental leave pay differential
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel discounts
• Free meals
• Fitness & wellness discounts
• LinkedIn Learning membership
• Hearts of Pendry community engagement

Pay

The pay scale for Sous Chef is $63,000 - $70,000 annually. The pay scale is the base salary range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Pendry reasonably expects to pay for the position.