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What Awaits You:

Employee Perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts at the Fairmont Chicago and Accor properties worldwide—for you and your family.
Complimentary meals at our on-site employee cafeteria.
Lifelong Learning: Sharpen your skills through tailored programs at our Academies.
Impactful Work: Contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
Health and Financial Well-Being: Benefit from comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and convenient direct deposit.
Limitless Growth: Explore career development opportunities within Fairmont Chicago and beyond. The sky truly is the limit!
Your Role: Cultivating Food & Beverage Excellence

Do you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform? Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our culinary team.

Your Responsibilities:

Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
Set up workstation with required mise en place, tools, equipment and supplies
Knowledge of Wok Cookery and Sushi and Ceviche production.
Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Sous Chefs, or Executive Chef to ensure optimum service to the guest.
Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day
Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings
Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate
Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
Flexibility to work in all culinary areas within the hotel
Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
Follow hotel time and attendance policy
Other duties as assigned
Compensation: $27.66 per hour