Sous Chef, Kitchen

Des Plaines, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Benefits

hotel discounts

weekly pay

Paid Time Off

Retirement Options

Referral bonuses

Career advancement and upward mobility

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members

Job Description

MCR, established in 2006, is the third-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States, managing a substantial portfolio that includes 148 premium-branded hotels with more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities. Headquartered with offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia, MCR operates a diverse range of hotels under prestigious brands including nine Marriott labels and eight Hilton labels, as well as several independent unflagged properties. With over 7,000 team members nationwide, MCR has earned significant recognition within the hospitality industry, including being named one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020, receiving... Show More

Job Requirements

High school degree or equivalency
2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related field
ability to work under pressure and remain calm
organizational skills and attention to detail
excellent communication skills both written and oral
proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
a flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel
strong leadership skills
diplomatic team player
creative and innovative, proactive and customer-oriented
excellent time management
an aptitude for self-motivation
a can-do attitude and a hands-on approach

Job Qualifications

High school degree or equivalency with hotel/college training preferred
2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related field
extensive culinary knowledge in both classical and current culinary trends
excellent communication skills both written and oral
proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
creative and innovative, as well as proactive and customer-oriented
excellent time management
strong leadership skills
diplomatic team player
an aptitude for self-motivation
a can-do attitude and a hands-on approach

Job Duties

Assist Executive Chef in all kitchen operations
provide guidance and direction to team members, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
advocate sound financial and business decision making
demonstrate honesty and integrity, lead by example
encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently
review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met
supervise and coordinate activities of team members engaged in food preparation
demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to team members
develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving
communicate the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring team member understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety
monitor the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
ensure team members maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications
improve service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed
respond to and handle guest problems and complaints
review comment cards, guest satisfaction results, and other data to identify areas of improvement
identify the developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
train culinary team members on the fundamentals of cooking and presentation
other duties as assigned

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