Sous Chef

As Sous Chef, you will serve as a key culinary leader and brand ambassador for Park Hyatt Chicago and NoMI, overseeing daily kitchen operations and maintaining full open availability to support all shifts as needed.

What You Will Do

You will lead culinary operations, drive menu innovation, develop and train the culinary team, and 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

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, or Forbes-rated environment
• 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