Location: all cities,IL, USA
**Head Chef/Kitchen Manager - Schaumburg Boomers (Schaumburg IL)**
Schaumburg Boomers jobs Sports Jobs in Schaumburg IL Food and Beverage: Chef/Cook **Head Chef/Kitchen Manager** The Head Chef/Kitchen Manager is directly responsible for the food production for the entire catering operation at Wintrust Field. The catering operation consists of 16 luxury suites with a full-service menu, as well as picnic venues and other hospitality areas catering to groups of varying sizes. This position will be expected to direct a kitchen staff of 1-2 people to accomplish responsibilities. This position will require someone with cooking and management skills to be able to provide food for all catering venues within a short period of time. This will also require someone with excellent time management and organizational skills.
***This is a Seasonal Full Time Position (April-September)*** This position will be required to work a varied schedule that will include evenings, nights, and weekends. Required to work all home games and other events at Wintrust Field. The Head Chef/Kitchen Manager reports directly to the Director of Food & Beverage.
**DUTIES:**
* Establish a line of communication with the Catering Coordinator and Director of Food & Beverage regarding food preparation for all the catering venues
* Responsible for preparing and cooking food for all premium hospitality areas in a timely fashion without sacrificing quality and presentation of food
* Assist the catering department with the counting of inventory, receiving of product, and the overall organization and security controls of the catering operation
* Responsible for providing a meal for the Schaumburg Boomers baseball team after every home game
* Responsible for preparing food for and/or creating menu for special events at Wintrust Field
* Responsible for the training and managing of kitchen staff
* Monitor and meet all health codes laws as administered by the State of Illinois and the Village of Schaumburg
**Requirements:**
* Detail oriented person who can handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in industry preferred
* Must have current Illinois Food Handler certification (or equivalent)
**Experience:**
* Catering: at least 1 year (Preferred)
* Cooking: at least 1 year (Required)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.