Sous Chef

As Sous Chef, you will serve as a key culinary leader and brand ambassador for Park Hyatt Chicago and NoMI. This hands-on leadership role is designed for a highly skilled, detail-driven culinary professional who excels in refined execution, team development, and delivering exceptional dining experiences within a luxury environment.

What You Will Do

You will oversee daily kitchen operations with a primary focus on PM service, while maintaining full open availability to support all shifts as needed to ensure seamless execution across the culinary department.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a balance of culinary mastery, operational discipline, creativity, and the ability to inspire and mentor a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Luxury hotel or fine-dining restaurant experience
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training
• Strong command of culinary techniques, modern American cuisine, and French fundamentals
• Comfort with culinary technology, kitchen management systems, and basic financial tools
• Commitment to maintaining uncompromising standards of consistency, presentation, and detail
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, including production flow, ordering, inventory, and cost management
• Demonstrated success in teaching and developing cooks through structured training, hands-on guidance, and consistent coaching
• Proven ability to lead with professionalism and poise, guiding teams through clear direction, thoughtful mentorship, and a commitment to excellence
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate seamlessly across culinary and front-of-house teams
• Refined understanding of luxury guest expectations and the ability to support personalized, thoughtful interactions that enhance the dining experience
• Full open availability, including AM, PM, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Health Insurance Eligibility
• 401(k) Eligibility
• 401(k) Matching Contribution
• Monthly Fitness Membership Reimbursement
• Qualified Parking & Transportation Tax Exemption
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Discounted Colleague Rate Room Nights
• Complimentary Room Nights
• Complimentary Meals
• On-Site Bike Rack
• Luxury Experience