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

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, or Forbes-rated environment, with a demonstrated ability to perform at an elevated standard.
• Formal Training: Culinary degree or equivalent professional training that reflects a dedication to craftsmanship and continuous growth.
• Technical Skill: Strong command of culinary techniques, modern American cuisine, and French fundamentals, with the ability to execute refined dishes with precision.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfort with culinary technology, kitchen management systems, and basic financial tools essential to daily operations.
• Consistency Standards: Commitment to maintaining uncompromising standards of consistency, presentation, and detail in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Operational Acumen: Solid understanding of kitchen operations, including production flow, ordering, inventory, and cost management, with the ability to support both efficiency and creativity.
• Talent Development: Demonstrated success in teaching and developing cooks through structured training, hands-on guidance, and consistent coaching that elevates performance.
• Leadership Presence: Proven ability to lead with professionalism and poise, guiding teams through clear direction, thoughtful mentorship, and a commitment to excellence.
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate seamlessly across culinary and front-of-house teams.
• Guest Sensitivity: A refined understanding of luxury guest expectations and the ability to support personalized, thoughtful interactions that enhance the dining experience.
• Schedule Flexibility: Full open availability, including AM, PM, weekends, and holidays; ability to primarily support PM operations while providing coverage across all shifts as needed.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Eligibility: Available after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) Eligibility: Available after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) Matching Contribution: Eligible after 1 year of employment (limited match).
• Monthly Fitness Membership Reimbursement: Available up to a specified limit.
• Qualified Parking & Transportation Tax Exemption: Subject to eligibility.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Provided according to company policy.
• Discounted Colleague Rate Room Nights: Available based on room availability.
• Complimentary Room Nights: Offered based on availability.
• Complimentary Meals: Available in the colleague dining room.
• On-Site Bike Rack: Provided for colleague use.
• Luxury Experience: Minimum of two years of experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, or Forbes-rated environment, with a demonstrated ability to perform at an elevated standard.