Virgin Hotels

Sous Chef


Chicago, IL
Full-time
$56K/yr - $66K/yr
6 months ago
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Job Description

We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better – this means not just our guests and owners, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new or had fun working that day. Therefore, we hire unique individuals who work together to create amazing experiences for our guests. We recognize that every member of the team contributes to the success of the whole organization. No one is more important than anyone else, and unless we are in it together, we can’t create that special experience for our guests.

You are passionate about the culinary world; you embrace our city’s food offerings as a way of life. You must love the local food community as well as watch the world for the next great culinary idea.

Our Food and Beverage areas are sure to impress! This won’t just be a restaurant or a hotel banquet operation. It will be a culinary hub for gatherings and entertaining, open for all meal periods and late-night snacks. Our goal is to create an ambiance where locals and visitors feel at home, and we always have something up our sleeve to impress. This is achieved with a solid grounded team led by a seasoned hospitality professional.

This position is made for someone who is driven by the need to create memorable cuisine and guest experiences each and every day. This person finds passion being present in the kitchen during service, directly impacting the guest and staff experience.

Responsibilities

  • Train, train, train! You are responsible for building a team of talented individuals who never let the ball drop.
  • Monitor and track the flow of information coming to you from your superiors, hotel side, culinary side, and distribute consistently to your hourly teammates.
  • Handle guest issues directly, with confidence, and achieve positive results.
  • Keep your team energized and focused, impacting the guest experience every minute of the day.
  • Balance the needs of your team, guests, and business to not sacrifice the guest experience.
  • Complete schedules, manage inventory controls, and ensure all human resource aspects are according to protocol.

What qualities are we looking for? Great team player with the ability to create excellent working relationships across the group. You should have the ability to break down barriers and resolve potential conflicts swiftly, strong communication skills, and the ability to think outside the box.

Background Must-have

  • Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
  • Food Service Handler Card and TIPS certification that is currently valid for a minimum of at least 6 months.
  • Preferred: 3-5 years’ experience in a full-service restaurant or lounge in hotel management.

Job Benefits extracted by

  • Training and development programs.
  • Collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunity to create memorable guest experiences.
  • Supportive team culture.

Skills Required extracted by

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to build excellent working relationships.
  • Leadership skills aligned with company values.
  • Experience in a full-service restaurant or lounge.

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