Sous Chef - Toro

What Awaits You :

• Employee Perks : Enjoy exclusive discounts at the Fairmont Chicago and Accor properties worldwidefor you and your family.
• Complimentary meals at our onsite employee cafeteria.
• Lifelong Learning : Sharpen your skills through tailored programs at our Academies.
• Impactful Work : Contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Health and Financial WellBeing : Benefit from comprehensive medical and dental coverage a 401K plan and convenient direct deposit.
• Limitless Growth : Explore career development opportunities within Fairmont Chicago and beyond. The sky truly is the limit!

Your Role : Cultivating Food & Beverage Excellence

Do you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a worldclass platform Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our culinary team at Toro Chicago by Richard Sandoval.

Your Responsibilities :

Reporting to the Executive Chef and Hotel Executive Chef responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following :

• Consistently offer professional friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and / or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen Colleagues
• Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations
• Keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
• Anticipate guests needs respond promptly and acknowledge all guests however busy and whatever time of day
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage / spoilage
• Have full knowledge of all menu items daily features and promotions
• Flexibility to work in all culinary areas within the hotel
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas utensils and equipment
• Follow kitchen policies procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Follow hotel time and attendance policy
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications : Qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Culinary field required in Garde Manger and Hot Kitchen in a 4 or 5 Diamond Restaurant or Hotel
• Journeymans papers or international equivalent required
• Diploma / Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Ability to speak read and write in English
• Available to work weekdays weekends nights and holidays

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to) :

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling pushing pulling lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders stairs and ramps

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Employment Type : Fulltime

Fulltime