Pastry Sous Chef - Chicago

Only for registered members Chicago, United States

1 day ago

$70,000 - $90,000 (USD) per year

Company Description · At Fairmont, our passion is to connect our guests to the very best of our destinations. Our hotels offer guests extraordinary places, created by combining unique architecture, expressive decor and artistry and magnificent features. Add engaging service and ...

Job description

Company Description

At Fairmont, our passion is to connect our guests to the very best of our destinations. Our hotels offer guests extraordinary places, created by combining unique architecture, expressive decor and artistry and magnificent features. Add engaging service and the result is an unforgettable guest experience.

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park features beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, including 83 newly renovated rooms and Fairmont Gold Lounge along with our recently launched pan-Latin Restaurant in partnership with Richard Sandoval Hospitality. Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.

Job Description

Pastry Sous Chef

Is your creativity and passion unmatched when developing sweet and delicious art? As a Pastry Sous Chef, you are skilled and well versed in baking, innovative, and always looking for new ideas to impress our guests and clients. The edible art you create makes our guests smile and wanting more in our hotel

What's in it for you:

Competitive Salary
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
Lead and manage the quality and quantity of the Pastry department, as well as coordinate the production as it relates to all food & beverage and restaurant functions
Develop new dessert, pastry and bread products
Maintain payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines
Assist in the recruitment and training of all new Pastry colleagues
Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Extensive leadership experience in a Pastry department required
Diploma Certification in a culinary discipline required
Proficient with sugar work and or chocolate skills
Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Highly responsible & reliable
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Responsible for State & Federal Food Handlers certification (mandatory)

Additional Information

Salary:Subject to experience and qualifications, salary range $70,000 - $90,000

Visa Requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit

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