Established by Billy Lawless in 2007, Gage Hospitality Group was founded with the mission of providing a rustic, yet refined dining experience served with genuine hospitality. Each restaurant offers an individual personality with a chef-driven menu, curated beverage program, and superior guest service. Since inception, the venues, chefs, and food and beverage menus have continually received critical acclaim and recognition for their commitment to creativity, quality, and service.

Gage Hospitality Group is currently seeking a passionate Line Cook to join Acanto located on Michigan Avenue, steps from Millennium Park. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the restaurant's high productivity, quality, and customer service standards are maintained.

Pastry Cook Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Executive Chef.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock. Log and discard all products not used by the end of the shift on the “use by” date.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Prepare assigned items according to prep lists and par levels set by management. Properly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing standard recipes.
• Prepare all food items to order. Follow standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.
• Be able to check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards are met.
• Responsible for properly prepping for, stocking and maintaining assigned stations while upholding proper sanitation standards.
• Responsible for completing all opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures in a timely manner.
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels.

What Makes You Great:

• You thrive in a fast-paced and convivial environment.
• You are a team player who is able to perform other duties assigned as needed.

Gage Hospitality Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Gage Hospitality Group will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision 100% paid)
• 401(k) Program
• Dining Discounts at all GHG Restaurants
• Career Advancement Opportunities

• At least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced, busy, high volume restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques and production.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Attention to detail and high standards for quality.
• Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment.
• Open availability and a positive, pleasant attitude.