Marriott Chicago O'Hare
Sous Chef
Chicago, Illinois•Full-time
$65,000 - $75,000 annually
$65,000 - $75,000 annually
About the Job
Marriott Chicago O'Hare is looking for a Sous Chef!
Be a part of something bigger than yourself! If you are someone who works well with highly effective teams and is focused on exceeding customer expectations while building strong profit margins - we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Executive Chef with the daily operation and supervision of the hotel’s culinary department.
- Supervise cooks and other culinary associates during assigned shifts.
- Provide hands-on support with food preparation and production as business levels require.
- Ensure food is prepared according to established recipes, portion standards, presentation guidelines, and quality expectations.
- Oversee food production for restaurants, banquets, catering functions, room service, and special events.
- Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and assist with coordinating food preparation, production quantities, timing, and execution.
- Ensure proper kitchen coverage and assign daily responsibilities to culinary associates.
- Assist with creating schedules based on occupancy, banquet activity, business volume, and operational needs.
- Train, coach, and develop culinary associates on preparation techniques, recipes, sanitation, safety, and department procedures.
- Monitor associate performance and communicate performance or operational concerns to the Executive Chef.
- Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and FIFO procedures.
- Monitor food temperatures and ensure proper food handling and sanitation practices are followed.
- Ensure compliance with applicable health department regulations, food safety requirements, and hotel policies.
- Conduct routine inspections of kitchen areas, refrigerators, freezers, storage areas, and equipment.
- Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and maintaining appropriate food and supply levels.
- Help control food costs by monitoring portions, production levels, waste, spoilage, and proper product utilization.
- Assist with monthly inventory and other food cost control procedures.
- Communicate equipment problems and maintenance needs promptly.
- Ensure kitchen areas remain clean, organized, and properly maintained throughout each shift.
- Work closely with Banquets, Food & Beverage, Catering, Stewarding, and other hotel departments to ensure successful execution of functions and daily operations.
- Assist with menu development, daily specials, seasonal offerings, and recipe implementation as directed by the Executive Chef.
- Respond appropriately to guest dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests.
- Maintain a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
- Assume responsibility for culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2–3 years of culinary experience, including previous supervisory or lead cook experience.
- Hotel, banquet, catering, restaurant, or other high-volume culinary experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations, sanitation, and food safety.
- Experience with banquet and high-volume food production preferred.
- Basic knowledge of food cost, inventory, purchasing, portion control, and waste management.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to supervise and motivate culinary associates in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to read and follow recipes, production sheets, and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
- Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred but not required.
- ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety certification required or must be obtained within the timeframe established by the hotel.
Availability:
- Must be available to work days and weekends, as needed.
Benefits:
We offer Health and Dental Insurance, company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Vision, Critical Illness, Accidental, 401(k) and company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), free hotel rooms and hotel discounts.
We offer Health and Dental Insurance, company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Vision, Critical Illness, Accidental, 401(k) and company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), free hotel rooms and hotel discounts.
Work Location: 8535 W. Higgins Rd, Chicago IL 60631 - In person
The Marriott Chicago O'Hare is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.