We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team at Chicago O'Hare International Airport! The Sous Chef assists with overseeing a kitchen with difficult to complex operations and managing the kitchen's food and production processes. This position participates in the preparation, seasoning and cooking of food, supervises kitchen staff, and performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned Management of which associate is capable of performing. This is an exempt position and typically reports to the Restaurant Chef, depending on local requirements. Essential Functions: Assists in supervising the day to day activities of kitchen staff, assigns responsibilities for specified work, and sets deadlines to ensure the timely completion of work Promotes safety and sanitation, inspects all food products handling, establishes and maintains safe practices, and follows HACCP procedures Assists with menu planning, inventory, and managing of supplies Maintains effective cost control, service and quality standards to produce maximum sales and profits Complies with company and franchise standards of operation procedures, as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies, and ensures on a daily basis that all products are prepared and presented in accordance with brand or company standards May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues Provides recommendations for hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other status change of associates within the kitchen Maintains effective communication and positive associate relations by ensuring all associate activities are performed in a timely and professional manner, to include performance reviews, progressive discipline, resolving associate relations issues, managing incentive programs, and executing management and associate development programs as defined by the Restaurant Manager Provides the highest quality of customer service to the customers at all times, to include ensuring the proper training of all staff and supporting associates to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: Requires a High School diploma or general education development (GED) diploma; post-secondary culinary training preferred; brand certification a plus Requires 3 to 5 years of experience with kitchen operations and staff supervision Must be certified in Serve Safe Management certification course Demonstrates team management, delegation, issue resolution, coaching skills and ability to motivate others and act as a change agent Demonstrates organization and multi-project time/issue management Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals
Dec 07, 2019
Full time
We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team at Chicago O'Hare International Airport! The Sous Chef assists with overseeing a kitchen with difficult to complex operations and managing the kitchen's food and production processes. This position participates in the preparation, seasoning and cooking of food, supervises kitchen staff, and performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned Management of which associate is capable of performing. This is an exempt position and typically reports to the Restaurant Chef, depending on local requirements. Essential Functions: Assists in supervising the day to day activities of kitchen staff, assigns responsibilities for specified work, and sets deadlines to ensure the timely completion of work Promotes safety and sanitation, inspects all food products handling, establishes and maintains safe practices, and follows HACCP procedures Assists with menu planning, inventory, and managing of supplies Maintains effective cost control, service and quality standards to produce maximum sales and profits Complies with company and franchise standards of operation procedures, as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies, and ensures on a daily basis that all products are prepared and presented in accordance with brand or company standards May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues Provides recommendations for hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other status change of associates within the kitchen Maintains effective communication and positive associate relations by ensuring all associate activities are performed in a timely and professional manner, to include performance reviews, progressive discipline, resolving associate relations issues, managing incentive programs, and executing management and associate development programs as defined by the Restaurant Manager Provides the highest quality of customer service to the customers at all times, to include ensuring the proper training of all staff and supporting associates to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: Requires a High School diploma or general education development (GED) diploma; post-secondary culinary training preferred; brand certification a plus Requires 3 to 5 years of experience with kitchen operations and staff supervision Must be certified in Serve Safe Management certification course Demonstrates team management, delegation, issue resolution, coaching skills and ability to motivate others and act as a change agent Demonstrates organization and multi-project time/issue management Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals
We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team at Chicago O'Hare International Airport! The Sous Chef assists with overseeing a kitchen with difficult to complex operations and managing the kitchen's food and production processes. This position participates in the preparation, seasoning and cooking of food, supervises kitchen staff, and performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned Management of which associate is capable of performing. This is an exempt position and typically reports to the Restaurant Chef, depending on local requirements. Essential Functions: Assists in supervising the day to day activities of kitchen staff, assigns responsibilities for specified work, and sets deadlines to ensure the timely completion of work Promotes safety and sanitation, inspects all food products handling, establishes and maintains safe practices, and follows HACCP procedures Assists with menu planning, inventory, and managing of supplies Maintains effective cost control, service and quality standards to produce maximum sales and profits Complies with company and franchise standards of operation procedures, as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies, and ensures on a daily basis that all products are prepared and presented in accordance with brand or company standards May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues Provides recommendations for hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other status change of associates within the kitchen Maintains effective communication and positive associate relations by ensuring all associate activities are performed in a timely and professional manner, to include performance reviews, progressive discipline, resolving associate relations issues, managing incentive programs, and executing management and associate development programs as defined by the Restaurant Manager Provides the highest quality of customer service to the customers at all times, to include ensuring the proper training of all staff and supporting associates to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: Requires a High School diploma or general education development (GED) diploma; post-secondary culinary training preferred; brand certification a plus Requires 3 to 5 years of experience with kitchen operations and staff supervision Must be certified in Serve Safe Management certification course Demonstrates team management, delegation, issue resolution, coaching skills and ability to motivate others and act as a change agent Demonstrates organization and multi-project time/issue management Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals
Dec 04, 2019
Full time
We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our team at Chicago O'Hare International Airport! The Sous Chef assists with overseeing a kitchen with difficult to complex operations and managing the kitchen's food and production processes. This position participates in the preparation, seasoning and cooking of food, supervises kitchen staff, and performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned Management of which associate is capable of performing. This is an exempt position and typically reports to the Restaurant Chef, depending on local requirements. Essential Functions: Assists in supervising the day to day activities of kitchen staff, assigns responsibilities for specified work, and sets deadlines to ensure the timely completion of work Promotes safety and sanitation, inspects all food products handling, establishes and maintains safe practices, and follows HACCP procedures Assists with menu planning, inventory, and managing of supplies Maintains effective cost control, service and quality standards to produce maximum sales and profits Complies with company and franchise standards of operation procedures, as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies, and ensures on a daily basis that all products are prepared and presented in accordance with brand or company standards May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues Provides recommendations for hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other status change of associates within the kitchen Maintains effective communication and positive associate relations by ensuring all associate activities are performed in a timely and professional manner, to include performance reviews, progressive discipline, resolving associate relations issues, managing incentive programs, and executing management and associate development programs as defined by the Restaurant Manager Provides the highest quality of customer service to the customers at all times, to include ensuring the proper training of all staff and supporting associates to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: Requires a High School diploma or general education development (GED) diploma; post-secondary culinary training preferred; brand certification a plus Requires 3 to 5 years of experience with kitchen operations and staff supervision Must be certified in Serve Safe Management certification course Demonstrates team management, delegation, issue resolution, coaching skills and ability to motivate others and act as a change agent Demonstrates organization and multi-project time/issue management Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals
Our Exciting Work Environment For more than 35 years, Delaware North has been providing hospitality services at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Travelers can expect an authentic taste of The Big Easy with restaurant concepts from the family of legendary New Orleans chef Leah Chase and renowned Cajun chef John Folse. The ideal candidate will act as a team leader and motivator for kitchen staff, thus strong interpersonal skills and being a clear communicator are essential. Responsibilities The successful Sous Chef will be responsible for assisting our Executive Chef with daily supervision and production of all food operations. Assist in hiring, development, training and mentoring of staff and act as a resource to them. Coach, counsel and assist in conducting performance evaluations of production team. Perform all reasonable requests from the management team. Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions. Plan menus, maintaining financial responsibility for the menu mix. Oversees inventory of food product and coordinates product ordering and receiving within corporate specifications. Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen to comply with State and local Health Department Regulations. Qualifications Three years Culinary Arts experience, including previous experience in a management role. More specifically, experience as a in a high-volume operation. Familiar with monitoring of food and labor cost, menu development and costing. Familiar with ordering and inventory procedures Knowledge of basic accounting procedures Excellent Organization skills and Multitasking Ability to coach, develop and train others Ability to follow and write bulk recipes for production and service Knowledge of restaurant operations, including fine dining, and banquet catering. A commitment to excellence in guest service is essential. ServSafe Certification preferred. ACF certification preferred. Must obtain certification within 2 years of employment. Candidate must complete a cooking practical. Who We Are Take your career beyond the ordinary-to the extraordinary. At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision, grow with us. Delaware North is one of the largest privately held hospitality companies in the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family for more than 100 years, Delaware North has global operations at high-profile places such as sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks, destination resorts and restaurants, airports, and regional casinos. Our 55,000 employee associates are dedicated to creating special experiences one guest at a time in serving more than a half-billion guests annually. Delaware North operates in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurant and catering, parks, resorts, gaming, and specialty retail industries and has annual revenue of about $3 billion. Learn more about Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality, at . All applicants will be subject to a pre-employment background check and may be subject to a pre-employment drug test depending upon the position and/or client requirements. Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer. #LI-AT1
Dec 01, 2019
Full time
Our Exciting Work Environment For more than 35 years, Delaware North has been providing hospitality services at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Travelers can expect an authentic taste of The Big Easy with restaurant concepts from the family of legendary New Orleans chef Leah Chase and renowned Cajun chef John Folse. The ideal candidate will act as a team leader and motivator for kitchen staff, thus strong interpersonal skills and being a clear communicator are essential. Responsibilities The successful Sous Chef will be responsible for assisting our Executive Chef with daily supervision and production of all food operations. Assist in hiring, development, training and mentoring of staff and act as a resource to them. Coach, counsel and assist in conducting performance evaluations of production team. Perform all reasonable requests from the management team. Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions. Plan menus, maintaining financial responsibility for the menu mix. Oversees inventory of food product and coordinates product ordering and receiving within corporate specifications. Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen to comply with State and local Health Department Regulations. Qualifications Three years Culinary Arts experience, including previous experience in a management role. More specifically, experience as a in a high-volume operation. Familiar with monitoring of food and labor cost, menu development and costing. Familiar with ordering and inventory procedures Knowledge of basic accounting procedures Excellent Organization skills and Multitasking Ability to coach, develop and train others Ability to follow and write bulk recipes for production and service Knowledge of restaurant operations, including fine dining, and banquet catering. A commitment to excellence in guest service is essential. ServSafe Certification preferred. ACF certification preferred. Must obtain certification within 2 years of employment. Candidate must complete a cooking practical. Who We Are Take your career beyond the ordinary-to the extraordinary. At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision, grow with us. Delaware North is one of the largest privately held hospitality companies in the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family for more than 100 years, Delaware North has global operations at high-profile places such as sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks, destination resorts and restaurants, airports, and regional casinos. Our 55,000 employee associates are dedicated to creating special experiences one guest at a time in serving more than a half-billion guests annually. Delaware North operates in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurant and catering, parks, resorts, gaming, and specialty retail industries and has annual revenue of about $3 billion. Learn more about Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality, at . All applicants will be subject to a pre-employment background check and may be subject to a pre-employment drug test depending upon the position and/or client requirements. Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer. #LI-AT1
