Sous Chef

At Fairmont, our passion is to connect our guests to the very best of our destinations.  Our hotels offer guests extraordinary places, created by combining unique architecture, expressive décor and artistry and magnificent features.  Add engaging service and the result is an unforgettable guest experience. 

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park features beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, including 82 newly renovated rooms and Fairmont Gold Lounge along with our recently launched pan-Latin Restaurant in partnership with Richard Sandoval Hospitality.  Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.

Sous Chef

Engaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every moment at Fairmont Chicago a truly memorable affair. Showcase your culinary skills and passion for quality as Sous Chef, where you will delight everyone with the exceptional fare you create.

What is in it for you:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

What you will be doing:

• Support the Executive Chef in leading the daily operations of the kitchens
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
• Lead and supervise the quality of the food offered, as well as coordinate the production
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage and ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow and enforce all kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow and enforce all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Create unforgettable culinary experiences for our guests

Your experience and skills include:

• Service focused personality is essential and previous leadership experience required
• Proven ability to build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Communicate thoughts, actions and opportunities clearly with strong networking skills
• Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance
• Previous experience with a Union environment is an asset
• EcoSure Managers Certification and City of Chicago Managers Certification

Visa Requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible 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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