Shanghai Terrace Sous Chef

The Peninsula Chicago is a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond hotel located in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Renowned for its exceptional hospitality and world-class services, The Peninsula Chicago represents the epitome of elegance and sophistication in the hospitality industry. This prestigious hotel offers guests an unparalleled experience with its exquisite accommodations, gourmet dining options, and meticulously curated amenities. As a part of The Peninsula Hotels brand, it upholds a global reputation for quality and excellence while combining the charm and cultural richness of its local surroundings.

Currently, The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a creative and highly organized Sous Chef for its Shanghai cuisine restaurant, Shanghai Terrace. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a distinguished multi-outlet luxury property that values culinary innovation and a memorable guest experience. The role is full-time with an annual salary range of $70,000 to $75,000, offering a chance to grow professionally within a diverse culinary team.

The Sous Chef will work closely with the Shanghai Terrace Chef De Cuisine to plan, direct, control, coordinate, and actively participate in the daily preparation and production of the restaurant’s kitchen. The successful candidate will ensure the production of all menu items meets the highest quality standards consistently while minimizing waste and optimizing raw material use. This position demands a detail-oriented approach to maintain exemplary presentation standards and develop new culinary standards for the outlet. In addition to supporting daily kitchen operations, the Sous Chef will assist the Executive Sous Chef with responsibilities and take on leadership duties during the Executive Sous Chef’s absence.

This role is ideal for a motivated and creative culinary professional with a passion for upscale Chinese cuisine and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced luxury environment. The Peninsula Chicago offers an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation and holiday leave, employee discounts across services, and more, making it an attractive opportunity for career growth and stability. Candidates must have work authorization in the United States to be considered for this position.