Banquet Chef

Job Description

Job Description

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Banquet Chef who is highly organized to work with our F&B operations and create a memorable guest experience.

• Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
• Grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.
• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design, expedite, direct, control, and train staff of ingredients to each recipe. 
• Supervise team in cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules
• Maintain proper food inventory, controlling cost, and communicate new arising food trends.
• Schedule and conduct regular meetings and briefings with the Banquet team.
• Follow the hotel cost control policies and procedures. 
• Orienting new employees to their work area related duty and responsibilities.

General Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years culinary experience in an upscale restaurant
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team, creative, motivated

Benefits We Offer:

• 10 vacation days per year
• 9 paid holiday days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounted parking
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
• 50% restaurant discount
• 50% discount on spa services
• 25% discount on spa retail
• 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance
• Complimentary long-term disability
• Retirement plan with 5% company match

We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. As we anticipate a large number of applications, we look forward to connecting with candidates that meet our various role qualifications. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range for this position is $70,000-75,000 per year.