Chef de Cuisine

Arlo Chicago

168 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

Full Time

Summary Description

Arlo Hotels, an independent lifestyle hotel brand, is now seeking a dynamic Chef de Cuisine. Are you passionate about people, driven by purpose, and clever in your approach? If so, keep on reading!! Here at Arlo we strive to create a sense of awe that leaves those we touch wanting more.”

The role of the Chef de Cuisine is a vital position to the success of the overall culinary operation. This role is responsible for maintaining standards of cleanliness, food quality, labor, and food costs across all food outlets.

Responsibilities And Authorities

• Always treats guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations
• Displays honesty & integrity
• Delivering outstanding service creates memorable experiences.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Strong written communication
• Provides quality customer service.
• Works in a professional environment

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Oversee all production schedules
• Oversee all Back of House overtime
• Maintain the food cost of all culinary operations to the company standards.
• Maintain labor costs of all culinary operations to company standards.
• Oversee all aspects of scheduling and payroll
• Must continually speak with purveyors to get the best price for the best ingredients possible
• Oversee all food outlets: Restaurant, Roof top, Banquet (BEO), General Store, and Lobby Bar
• Taste all prep for their service and ensure a consistent standard are upheld
• Oversee DOH and temperature checklists 3 times daily
• Coordinate with the Kitchen Manager on issues, concerns, and thoughts to continually improve the restaurant
• Establish a training schedule for new cooks and Sous Chefs.
• Inspire and set a positive tone in the kitchen.
• Write up and coaching forms for their workgroup
• Primary teacher for new hire trainees during their service
• Perform biannual employee evaluations in their workgroup
• Confirm all food presented during service is correct
• Overseeing the expediting of their service
• Responsible for maintaining an Illinois Department of Health ‘A’ Level Facility.
• Overseas, all product ordering
• Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date Food Handler's permit
• Recruit and interview new cooks
• Perform a weekly inventory and submit to accounting
• Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date Food Handlers Permit.
• Upholds all People Services best practices as it pertains to coaching, counseling, disciplinary, hiring, and terminations.
• Follows and ensures compliance of all Arlo Hotels policies and standard operating procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Acts as an ambassador to Arlo Hotels Culture.

Requirements

Must have 5 years + cooking/management experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen

• Must have 5 years
• Must be proficient in the English language (both speaking and writing)
• No smoking while in the workstation.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stay on your feet for 8 hours plus

Knowledge

• Must have great knife skills in all butchery and knife cuts of any kind
• Must have extensive knowledge in all aspects of a professional kitchen
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must have extensive knowledge of the Illinois Department of Health’s codes and regulations

Certifications

• Serve Safe certificate

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