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.
What Awaits You:
Employee Perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts at the Fairmont Chicago and Accor properties worldwide—for you and your family. Complimentary meals at our on-site employee cafeteria. Lifelong Learning: Sharpen your skills through tailored programs at our Academies. Impactful Work: Contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Health and Financial Well-Being: Benefit from comprehensive medical and dental coverage, a 401K plan and convenient direct deposit. Limitless Growth: Explore career development opportunities within Fairmont Chicago and beyond. The sky truly is the limit! 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:
Reporting to the Executive Chef and Hotel Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
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. Qualifications:
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. Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset. Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities. Highly responsible & reliable. 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. Ability to speak, read and write in English. Available to work weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays. Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
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. Visa Requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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