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NOW HIRING - SOUS CHEF
American Airlines Flagship Lounge - ORD
As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.
Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.
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We are seeking a talented culinary professional to join our American Airlines Flagship Lounge team. Now hiring - SOUS CHEF! The Flagship Lounge, American Airlines premier loyalty lounge concept, welcomes over 800 guests per day, including many international travelers and boasts a truly unparalleled guest service experience. If you're a discerning culinarian, obsessed with quality and working on a high performing team, we can't wait to talk to you.
Our Sous Chef supervises and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to Eurest and American Airline company standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items while meeting standards for presentation, sanitation, safety and portion control.
- Assumes responsibility for kitchen in absence of Executive Chef.
- Communicates with customers to describe menu preparation, answer questions and resolve concerns; communicates customer comments and operational needs appropriately through the organization.
- Helps with menu planning and ordering following appropriate company programs and initiatives.
- Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
- Assigns duties to associates for efficient operation of the kitchen; ensures timely and efficient meal service to all service areas.
- Conducts periodic and regular inspections to monitor quality of food preparation, service, cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, appearance of equipment and associates; takes appropriate corrective action when appropriate.
- Supervises and participates in the service of food and beverage orders; ensures the delivery of exemplary customer service and no service delays.
- Supervises associates, including training, scheduling, assigning and directing work; conducts pre-shift meetings.
- Participates in performance management of associates, including appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates and resolving concerns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Interested applicants should check these boxes:
- 3-5 years of culinary experience, including supervisory responsibilities
- A demonstrated passion for quality food offerings and exceptional guest services
- Commitment to being a valuable team member with a desire to learn and grow!
Apply to Eurest today!
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Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)