Situated between the energy of Downtown Chicago and the convenience of the nation’s busiest airport, Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel is truly the best of both worlds. Complete with rotating art gallery showcases by local artists, lux amenities and upscale accommodations - our property is truly an O’Hare Oasis.

Job Specific

Cleans and maintains food and beverage storage/preparation/cooking areas and equipment, ensuring that they are kept at the highest level of sanitation and qualityMaintains proper sanitation of all dishwashing and pot washing areas and equipmentOperates/maintains dishwashing equipment properly to provide clean, sanitized china, glass and silverSorts/washes/stores all china, glassware, silverware, service wares, pots, pans, utensilsOperates silver burnishing equipmentPolishes silver serving equipment, silverware and utensilsOperates floor cleaning equipment, maintains resilient floor surfacesRemoves all trash from kitchen areas, operates garbage disposal and trash compactorMaintains control over food and beverage china, glass, silver, cookware and service equipment inventoriesAssists in food service set up of banquet areas prior to functionPerforms breakdown of all food service materials and equipment after banquet functionsAttends required department meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities/promotions and eventsOther duties as assigned

General

Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all timesNotifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significanceIs polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employeesExecutes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standardsComplies with required safety regulations and proceduresAttends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsMaintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work areaComplies with hotel standards, policies and rulesRecycles whenever possibleRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalentAbility to understand basic EnglishAbility to stand, bend and stoop repetitively during eight hour shiftAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitivelyKnowledge of dishwashing equipment operation, chemicals and chemical feed equipmentAbility to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays