We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Executive Pastry Sous Chef to join our growing team!

Who We Are:

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, DO & CO offers gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries, and 3 continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown, and grow constantly, beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Identify new culinary techniques and presentations.
• Manage, develop, guide, and appraise the performance of the culinary team.
• Responsible for understanding the company’s business, goals, culture, and challenges.
• Guarantee credibility to the culinary functions through professional qualifications, experience, leadership, and highest levels of efficiency.
• Analyze trends, root causes, and look for opportunities to improve the work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, practices, and regulations.
• Provide coaching and training to support staff.
• Conduct meetings with Union Representative as needed.
• Create and maintain reports as requested by and for management.

What We Offer:

• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• Free employee parking.
• Salaried employees are eligible for 401K, Commuter Benefits, and Healthcare Benefits such as Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

We want everyone to feel welcome, respected and we are committed to providing the best space, experience, and workplace for our teams - no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different and makes you. That is what makes our team so special. #CHICAGOIND

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• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• Free employee parking.
• Salaried employees are eligible for 401K, Commuter Benefits, and Healthcare Benefits such as Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service kitchen.
• Two years in a leadership position.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated.
• Ability to deal with heavy workload and work in a fast-paced environment.
• HACCP Knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary is highly desired.
• Knowledge of current catering industry trends.