Senior Sous Chef - The Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel

An icon of downtown Chicago for over 145 years, the Palmer House sits at the heart of the theater district. With 1,641 rooms, over 130,000 square feet of elegant banquet space, and 4 food and beverage outlets, this incredible property offers an exciting opportunity for a talented culinarian with proven success in a large hotel setting.  

The Palmer House is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join their incredible culinary team! 

A Senior Sous Chef is responsible for assisting with the direction and oversight of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a Chef role, high-volume banquet experience, a passion for all things culinary, and excellent time management skills. Previous hotel and union experience is a plus! 

What will I be doing? 
 

As Senior Sous Chef, you would be responsible for assisting with the direction and oversight of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, a Senior Sous Chef would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: 

• Assist the Executive Chef in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability 

• Create and implement menu selections for special banquet themes and events based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage, as needed 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards 

• Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward. 

The annual salary range for this role is $85,000-$95,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

What are we looking for? 
 

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values: 

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. 

• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time. 

• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities. 

• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do. 

• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions. 

• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline 

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes: 

• Quality 

• Productivity 

• Dependability 

• Customer Focus 

• Adaptability 

What will it be like to work for Hilton? 
 

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!  

The Benefits 

Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking # 1 Best Place to Work in the World and #1 Best Workplaces for Women List - 5th Year In a Row. 

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as: 

• Health insurance 

• Career growth and development 

• Team Member Resource Groups 

• Recognition and rewards programs 

• Go Hilton travel discount program 

• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)  

• Supportive parental leave 

• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount 

• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital 

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