Job brief: Sous Chef

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on Convene Hospitality Group's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (2 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-06.
• The apply link opens job-boards.greenhouse.io, the address Convene Hospitality Group's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Chicago, IL · 233 S Wacker Drive (Willis Tower)
• Posted: 2026-10-23

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What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 3 years of experience.

Must have

• A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required experience
• Minimum 3 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree of training
• Must be experienced with modern technology, to include MS Office suite, Outlook, and a variety of internal systems and programs that facilitate our F&B standards
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities inclusive of following up with front of house teams
• It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• Financial Growth: 401K with company match and support for education, courses, and certifications. We invest in you so you can grow personally and professionally.

Conditions

• Standing for genuine, relentless, integrity, and teamwork, GRIT is more than just an acronym- it's a way of life that informs every aspect of our organization.
• Leading pre-shifts and recurring property leadership meetings
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 30 pounds without assistance
• Time Off & Balance: Generous PTO, your birthday off (because, of course!), paid parental leave, and a year-end holiday closure to recharge.

Main duties

• Maintain full knowledge of menus, recipes, and other pertinent information
• Participate in company-wide cost savings initiatives
• Operate common kitchen equipment

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Across Convene Hospitality Group's 18 open listings, 6% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Convene Hospitality Group hires

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