Job Description Job Description
Property: Delta Hotels Matteson Chicago & Fairfield Inn & Suites Matteson Chicago Dual Property
Managed By: Garnet Hotels
Location: 500 Holiday Plaza Drive, Matteson, IL 60443
Department: Food & Beverage
Reports To: Executive Chef
Position Summary
Garnet Hotels is seeking an experienced and hands-on Sous Chef to support culinary operations at our dual-brand Marriott property in Matteson, Illinois.
The Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef in managing the Applebee's kitchen, Delta Hotels café, in-room dining, banquet and catering operations, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites breakfast program.
The ideal candidate is an organized culinary leader with strong production, banquet, food-safety, and team-development experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef with daily culinary operations.
- Lead kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence.
- Supervise, train, schedule, and coach culinary associates.
- Coordinate food production for Applebee's, café service, in-room dining, banquets, catering, and breakfast.
- Ensure food is prepared according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
- Assist with culinary execution for meetings, weddings, corporate events, and social functions.
- Monitor food quality, portion control, consistency, and waste.
- Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and FIFO product rotation.
- Maintain proper labeling, storage, and temperature records.
- Help manage food and labor costs.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with food-safety regulations, ServSafe standards, and HACCP procedures.
- Support promotions, seasonal menus, and special events.
- Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture.
Qualifications
- Minimum three years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
- Previous Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or comparable supervisory experience.
- Experience in a hotel, resort, full-service restaurant, or high-volume food-service operation.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, production, and kitchen operations.
- Banquet and catering production experience.
- Thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
- ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain it upon hire.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Preferred Experience
- Marriott-branded hotel experience
- Applebee's or franchised-restaurant experience
- Multi-outlet culinary experience
- Menu development and food-costing experience
- Culinary degree or professional culinary training
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in hot kitchen environments.
- Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Marriott associate travel discounts, subject to eligibility
- Professional-development and advancement opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Equal Employment Opportunity
Garnet Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
