What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Sous Chef position at Cindy's Rooftop?
We believe our guest select Hyatt and the Chicago Athletic Association (CAA) because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. CAA is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
Our Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovative, Respect, Service-Oriented and Inclusion. Innovative, CAA is forward thinking and passionate as we seek new ways to advance in the hospitality industry. Respect, CAA team members are inspired by the team's spirit and camaraderie given to one another. Service-Oriented, CAA is customer focused by providing authentic hospitality in every way every time. Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity is an integral part of who we are and what we represent.
Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Culinary team as a Sous Chef in CAA’s Pastry department located on the 8th floor of the Chicago Athletic Association (CAA)… Not only will you be part of a rock-star team, but you'll get to be part of a company that consistently earns a spot in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For!
The salary range for this position is S60,000 to $65,000.
Benefits available with this position include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Full-time)
- 401K
- Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - after 1 year of employment
- Short-term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
- Up to 10 days of earned PTO during first year of employment (Full-time)
Additional perks include:
- Flexible Spending Account
- Complimentary Meals during shift
COVID- 19 Safety:
Hyatt Hotels and the Chicago Athletic Association follows all COVID-19 CDC and City of Chicago Health department protocols for the safety of our team members, colleagues and guests.
Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The goal of the Pastry Sous Chef is to manage the pastry department. The Pastry Sous Chef reports to and works closely with the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef, to run and maintain operations and quality standards. An ideal Pastry Sous will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the pastry department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities.
- Working with all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments, including the sales and catering team.
- Supervise the preparation and baking of various food items.
- Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Pastry and Executive chef’s standards.
- Plan, coordinate & implement
- Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring.
- Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results.
- Monitor food production, ordering, costs, quality and consistency on a daily basis.
- Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
- MUST have a flexible schedule, as our event schedules are a mix of AM, afternoon, and PM functions. Schedules are based on needs for events.
- Understand and utilize computer systems, email, calendar appointments related to the operation.
- Assisting Pastry Chef in menu and recipe development.
Chicago Athletic Association is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. Our team members work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
Located on Michigan Ave, the Chicago Athletic Association hotel is a historic landmark transformed into an incomparable boutique hotel with some of Chicago's best outdoor spaces, such as Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park, right outside their front door. Inside this 1890s monument, you'll find 240 guest rooms & suites, 17,000 sq. ft of event space, and seven award-winning dining destinations. The Chicago Athletic Association hotel, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, was recently voted #1 best hotel in Chicago by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.
Qualifications:
- At least 3-5 years experience in a leadership role in a culinary environment.
- Must possess the following strengths: Motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and associate relations.
- Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills.
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https://careers.hyatt.com/en-US/careers/jobdetails/10780/CHI014475
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Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
