Join Our Culinary Excellence Team: Sous Chef

Across Latin America, food is more than a meal. It’s an event. It’s a celebration that’s shared, savored, and enjoyed with the finest spirits. Join us in this ritual. We welcome you to Toro, Richard Sandoval’s Restaurant and Tequila Bar, which features a casually unique upbeat dining experience. Toro will have a small plate menu along with a Suviche (Sushi & Ceviche combination) bar food offering at the restaurant’s lively and energetic bar setting. The beverage experience will include a variety of hand-muddled cocktails, a collection of Latin wines, and a variety of sugarcane spirits that will be expertly chosen by our Tequila Experts.

Your Role: Cultivating Food & Beverage Excellence

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

Your Responsibilities

• 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.

Physical Aspects of Position

• 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.

• Exclusive discounts at the Fairmont Chicago and Accor properties worldwide.
• Complimentary meals at on-site employee cafeteria.
• Tailored programs for lifelong learning.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• 401K plan with convenient direct deposit.
• Career development opportunities within Fairmont Chicago and beyond.

• Previous experience in the Culinary field required in Garde Manger and Hot Kitchen in a 4 or 5 Diamond Restaurant or Hotel.
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent required.
• Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• 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.
• Available to work weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays.