Arlo Hotels, an independent lifestyle hotel, is now actively seeking a dynamic  Chef de Cuisine.  Are you passionate about people, driven by purpose, and clever in your approach? If so, keep on reading!! Here at Arlo, we strive to create a sense of awe that leaves those we touch wanting more”….. 

The Chef de Cuisine is one of the most important jobs in a kitchen.  They should have an extensive knowledge of all the dishes on the menu.  They should be able to coordinate all culinary teams and ensure cooks are meeting the Chef's standards of cleanliness, punctuality, food quality, and standard operating procedures.

 SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Must be able to work every station on the line and adhere to the same standards as the line cooks
• In charge of the Department of Health and temperature check lists three times daily
• Overseeing and driving their workgroups' production and /or service
• Interviewing candidates for their workgroup, 
• Evaluating while working with kitchen trails
• Training of their workgroup
• Verify all employees are properly adhering to timekeeping standards
• Organize all prop lists for their workgroup
• Maintenance of an Inventory type
• Monitor and correct the schedule if overtime is approaching for their workgroup
• Execution of events during their service
• Review any equipment issues and record in the maintenance log
• Expedite their workgroups' service
• Create new menu items 
• Monitoring and updating all Department of Health and temperature logs.
• Conduct a daily walk-through to verify that all health department best practices are being followed and that all items are at the correct temperature.
• Complete daily line checks before service to verify all recipes are to standard and all stations are properly stocked with their workgroup
• Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date Food Handler's permit
• Uphold all People Services best practices as they pertain to coaching, counseling, disciplinary, hiring, and terminations.

• Follow and ensure compliance of all Commune policies and standard operating procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Act as an ambassador to Commune Culture.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 10 years + cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen
• Must have 2 years of management experience
• Must be proficient in the English language (both speaking and writing)
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to stay on your feet for 8 hours plus
• Must be Bilingual

Knowledge:   

• Must have great knife skills in all butchery and knife cuts of any kind
• Must have extensive knowledge in all aspects of a professional kitchen
• Must have extensive knowledge of the Illinois Department of Health’s codes and regulations

Arlo Hotel is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”