Sous Chef - Shanghai Terrace - The Peninsula Chicago

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a creative Sous Chef for our Shanghai cuisine restaurant 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 assisting Shanghai Terrace Chef De Cuisine in planning, directing, controlling, coordinating and participating in the day-to-day preparation and production of the Shanghai Terrace Kitchen.
• Accountable for the production of all products required by the outlet.
• Ensures that the product is of the highest quality, and that this is consistently achieved.
• Assists the Executive Sous Chef in his Tasks and supports his responsibilities during his absence.
• 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.

General Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Sous Chef in an upscale Chinese 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% restaurant discount
• 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. Due to a high number of applications, we will only contact you if your qualifications match our needs. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States.