Chef de Cuisine

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a creative Chef de Cuisine 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, and trains staffs 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.
• Follow the hotel cost control policies and procedures. 
• Orienting new employees to their work area related duty and responsibilities.
• Follow the fire and safety policies and procedures.

General requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role preferably 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

Benefits We Offer

• 10 vacation days per year
• 9 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. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States.