Executive Sous Chef - Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Sofitel is the only French luxury hotel brand with a presence on five continents with 120 addresses, in almost 40 countries. Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to today’s more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty, quality, and excellence. Each Sofitel property offers a genuine experience of the French “art de vivre.”

This luxurious downtown hotel is a real architectural star in the place where skyscrapers were invented. Guests are invited to discover the finest of everything in the Windy City at our downtown Chicago hotel.  Our unique hotel designed by French architect Jean-Paul Viguier is a 32-floor prism of glass featuring stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.

Pride in each unique creation

Executive Sous Chef

Elevate your culinary skills to new levels of excellence. Here you can learn from passionate and experienced people every day. We will encourage you to explore your creativity and extend your repertoire, bringing joy to our guests with every mouthful.

A career that lets your passion shine

Are you a passionate culinary leader with a flair for creativity and a commitment to excellence? As our Executive Sous Chef, you will play a role in delivering exceptional dining experiences by supporting the Executive Chef in leading our culinary team. With your expertise in culinary techniques, team development, and efficient kitchen operations, you will inspire Heartists to bring bold flavors and innovative dishes to life while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation.

What you will bring to the role

You are a service-driven culinary professional with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences in a luxury hotel setting. With comprehensive expertise across all culinary disciplines, you excel under pressure, making swift and confident decisions that enhance every dining moment. Your leadership style is built on leading by example, fostering teamwork, and inspiring your team to achieve outstanding results. At Sofitel, your talent will shine as you craft exquisite dishes from scratch — from signature dressings and sauces to rich demi-glace and flavorful stocks — all prepared with precision and care. With at least two years of management or supervisory experience as a Sous Chef, you are ready to take the next step in elevating our culinary excellence.

What we Offer

Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognize your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you feel at your best. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team.

ll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Successful candidates must be legally eligible and have current work authorization to work in the United States.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.  We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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Salary:  Based on experience and qualifications, salary range $75,000 - $85,000

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Health Saving Account, Flexible Spending Account & Wellness Allowances.
• Employer Provided Life & Disability Insurance – Additional Voluntary coverage available. 
• Employer provided Short & Long Term Disability.
• Supplemental Health Plans: Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Indemnity available.
• 401(K) retirement saving program with employer matching.
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Benefits
• Paid Time Off including:  Personal Days, Vacation, Paid Leave & Sick time.   Select Holidays, Jury Duty & Bereavement Pay
• Employee Perks:
  • Enjoy exclusive room rate discounts at all Accor properties worldwide
  • Ventra Transit Benefits – Pre-tax deductions
  • Discounted Pet & Auto/Home Insurance
  • Mobile Phone Allowance
  • Press Reader Access
  • Complimentary Dry Cleaning
  • Complimentary meals at our employee cafeteria
• Limitless Career development opportunities within Accor