Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,200.00 - $64,000.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
meal discounts
Job Description
Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel is a premier hospitality establishment located strategically between the vibrant energy of Downtown Chicago and the convenience of O'Hare International Airport, the nation's busiest airport. This location offers the perfect balance for guests who seek easy access to urban attractions and seamless travel connections. The hotel prides itself on its contemporary atmosphere, featuring a rotating art gallery that highlights the works of local artists, enveloping guests in a culturally rich environment. With luxurious amenities and upscale accommodations, Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel creates an oasis for travelers seeking comfort and elegance. As a part of the prestigious... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- minimum 3 years experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or hotel kitchen environment
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- strong organizational and time management skills
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team
- proficiency in basic computer applications
- ability to stand for extended periods
- adherence to hotel uniform and grooming standards
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience in restaurant kitchen management
- strong leadership and team management skills
- knowledge of food production and sanitation standards
- experience with inventory control and labor management
- ability to train and develop team members
- excellent communication skills
- familiarity with kitchen equipment maintenance and safety regulations
- ability to manage payroll and labor costs
- commitment to quality service delivery
- experience in hospitality or hotel environment preferred
Job Duties
- Maintains restaurant kitchen staffing levels so as to provide for optimal performance of all duties
- administers and ensures adherence to departmental guidelines, policies and procedures
- responsible for smooth, efficient, cost effective operation of restaurant food production activities, to include labor management, inventory control, use of product and adherence to all sanitation requirements
- supervises/ performs kitchen opening and closing operations
- supervises/ assists food handlers in the preparation and production of all hot and cold food items
- orders raw food ingredients necessary to prepare all items on the menu for area of responsibility
- ensures that all raw food ingredients are received and stored in the proper manner
- supervises all aspects of food preparation and production, ensures that standardized recipes, plating and presentation guides, portion control and garnish requirements are adhered to at all times
- organizes/ assists food handlers in the performance of their duties as needed to ensure Loews standards for timely preparation/ service of food cooked to order are met
- monitors all food preparation, production, holding and storage operations to ensure adherence to all Governmental Food Service Sanitation standards
- performs frequent inspections of all preparation and cooking equipment to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary and in perfect operating order
- reports all equipment maintenance needs to Engineering
- interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines departmental team members according to Loews Hotels standards
- follows New Hire Training and onboarding program in accordance with hotel policy
- reviews daily payroll report, controls daily labor costs by reducing staff as business activity diminishes
- attends required hotel meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities, special promotions and upcoming events, maintain communications with other departments within the hotel
- communicates daily with department team members to obtain/provide current information regarding daily activities/functions and upcoming events
- evaluates individual team members performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same
- conducts meeting with department team members as required, to communicate effectively with all beverage department personnel to ensure that they are kept current on pertinent hotel information and activities
- other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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