Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Marriott Chicago O'Hare is looking for a Sous Chef!

Be a part of something bigger than yourself! If you are someone who works well with highly effective teams and is focused on exceeding customer expectations while building strong profit margins - we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef with the daily operation and supervision of the hotel’s culinary department.
• Supervise cooks and other culinary associates during assigned shifts.
• Provide hands-on support with food preparation and production as business levels require.
• Ensure food is prepared according to established recipes, portion standards, presentation guidelines, and quality expectations.
• Oversee food production for restaurants, banquets, catering functions, room service, and special events.
• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and assist with coordinating food preparation, production quantities, timing, and execution.
• Ensure proper kitchen coverage and assign daily responsibilities to culinary associates.
• Assist with creating schedules based on occupancy, banquet activity, business volume, and operational needs.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary associates on preparation techniques, recipes, sanitation, safety, and department procedures.
• Monitor associate performance and communicate performance or operational concerns to the Executive Chef.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and FIFO procedures.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure proper food handling and sanitation practices are followed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health department regulations, food safety requirements, and hotel policies.
• Conduct routine inspections of kitchen areas, refrigerators, freezers, storage areas, and equipment.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and maintaining appropriate food and supply levels.
• Help control food costs by monitoring portions, production levels, waste, spoilage, and proper product utilization.
• Assist with monthly inventory and other food cost control procedures.
• Communicate equipment problems and maintenance needs promptly.
• Ensure kitchen areas remain clean, organized, and properly maintained throughout each shift.
• Work closely with Banquets, Food & Beverage, Catering, Stewarding, and other hotel departments to ensure successful execution of functions and daily operations.
• Assist with menu development, daily specials, seasonal offerings, and recipe implementation as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Respond appropriately to guest dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Assume responsibility for culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2–3 years of culinary experience, including previous supervisory or lead cook experience.
• Hotel, banquet, catering, restaurant, or other high-volume culinary experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations, sanitation, and food safety.
• Experience with banquet and high-volume food production preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food cost, inventory, purchasing, portion control, and waste management.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to supervise and motivate culinary associates in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, production sheets, and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred but not required.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety certification required or must be obtained within the timeframe established by the hotel.

Availability:

• Must be available to work days and weekends, as needed.

Benefits:
We offer Health and Dental Insurance, company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Vision, Critical Illness, Accidental, 401(k) and company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), free hotel rooms and hotel discounts.

Work Location: 8535 W. Higgins Rd, Chicago IL 60631 - In person

 

The Marriott Chicago O'Hare is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

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