Loews Chicago Operating Company LLC
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Banquet Cook II - Chicago Hotel

Onsite · Chicago, Illinois
Posted July 26, 2026
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Overview

Own and execute banquet services at Loews Chicago Hotel. Work in a fast‑paced environment. This is a leadership role where you will build and scale events. There are many opportunities to grow within our corporate office.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Design and deliver banquet menus using Python and React to enhance guest experience
  • 2Lead a team of staff to set up and organize work areas with all necessary supplies
  • 3Inspect, rotate, and store food products to maintain freshness and quality
  • 4Prepare and store raw ingredients following strict sanitation standards
  • 5Follow portion control guidelines and minimize waste during service
  • 6Plate cold foods according to presentation standards and monitor delivery timeliness
  • 7Maintain refrigeration temperatures and sanitize work surfaces regularly
  • 8Operate kitchen equipment safely and report hazards immediately
  • 9Promote teamwork and resolve problems promptly
  • 10Execute emergency procedures and comply with safety regulations
  • 11Clean and break down work area at shift end

Requirements10

  • 15+ years building banquet operations with Spark and Airflow
  • 2Post Secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized school
  • 3One year experience cooking in an upscale high‑volume hotel or restaurant
  • 4Thorough knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards
  • 5Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
  • 6Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
  • 7High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 8Experience with Kubernetes for scaling services
  • 9Understanding of governmental food sanitation protocols
  • 10Knowledge of team member development programs

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationChicago, Illinois

Required Skills

Food SafetyStandardized RecipesPortion ControlKnife SkillsKitchen Equipment OperationFood Product Rotation
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