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Banquet Sous Chef

The Langham Chicago

330 North Wabash
Chicago, IL 60611

331 Room Hotel
Gestionado Por Langham Hotels and Resorts

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Tiempo Completo

Primary Objective of Position: 

  • Assist the Banquet Chef on all functions of the Banquet Culinary team while delivering quality products and service.   Successfully execute the banquet food preparation according to hotel recipes specification

Responsibilities and Job Duties: 

  • Responsible for the hire, training, supervision and scheduling of the Banquet culinary staff/management in accordance with business needs, productivity, Forbes service standards
  • Responsible for the proper receiving, storage, temperature setting and rotation of food products
  • Responsible for reporting any equipment in need of repair to chef and engineer for service
  • Responsible for inventory of specified food items for daily inventory
  • Thorough knowledge of banquet culinary operations including food cost, budget, service techniques, forecast, portioning and presentation
  • Responsible for establishing and maintaining customer contact throughout all functions
  • Assist with the communication effectively between executive and banquet chef, banquet culinary staff, and banquet team
  • Assist catering department with developing special menus for functions; meet with clients as requested
  • Responsible for weekly schedules, payroll, monthly department meetings, month end inventories and attend weekly BEO/Pre-con meetings

Experience Required: 

  • High School diploma preferred.  College culinary degree preferred
  • 3 – 5 years of previous banquet culinary experience required
  • IL Sanitation License, TIPS and BASSET licenses required
  • CPR Certification and/or First Aid Training preferred
  • Luxury hotel culinary experience required
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Works required
  • Knowledge of Opera and Delphi preferred

EOE, Including Disability/Veterans 

Publicado 22 De Mayo De 2024

The Langham Chicago

HOTEL AT A GLANCE

Majestic views of the cityscape, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan. All housed in a skyscraper designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe. Situated in downtown Chicago, our hotel is mere minutes from the Loop, Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Navy Pier. Discover the perfect blend of convenience and stylish comfort only at The Langham, Chicago.

ROOMS AND SUITES

268 guest rooms and 48 suites designed for the discerning traveller. Warm colour tones accented with rich textiles and dark woods create open and inviting spaces. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide sweeping vistas of the Chicago skyline and river. Modern conveniences and our signature amenities make every room a comforting place to unwind. 

DINING

Visual and edible masterpieces that will delight and indulge. Discover contemporary Seasonal American cuisine at Travelle. For a taste of our classic heritage, enjoy our Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood alongside views of Chicago in our stunning lounge, Pavilion.

SPA AND FITNESS

Stay healthy even when you travel. Get a workout in our state-of-the-art fitness studio or take a dip in our indoor pool. Then, unwind and align your mind at our award-winning wellness retreat, Chuan Spa. Choose from a range of treatments inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, that is guaranteed to pamper the senses.

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Exclusive downtown Chicago location. Elegant spaces adaptable for a variety of events and meetings. An intuitive team of organisers that will provide individual service and attention. 15,000 square feet of total event space, all equipped with the latest in specialised audio-visual equipment to ensure your private event is successful.

KIDS SUITE

The Kid’s Suite is a generously sized play space, designed for families to enjoy a variety of activities. Timeless board games such as Monopoly, Trouble and Candyland will captivate children of all ages, while Lincoln Logs, a miniature electric guitar and an oversized white board will ignite the imagination of the young and the young at heart.

CINEMA SUITE

This luxurious theater features a 111-inch screen and comfortable seating for up to twelve people—ideal for a family movie night, sophisticated presentation or an intimate gathering. The Cinema Suite is available on a complimentary basis for all hotel guests on a first come basis, and the authentic experience is elevated by a theater-inspired private dining menu, available upon request.