Food & Beverage Specialist, Chicago
Chief
Location
Chicago
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Experience
About us:
Chief is a private network of the most powerful women executives in business. Our mission is to maximize the leadership impact of our members. Our network represents more than 10,000 companies including 77% of the Fortune 100, and nearly 40% of our members are in the C-Suite. Chief has been recognized as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.
Membership to Chief provides access to a vetted community of senior women executives and valuable insights that shape their leadership. The experience is digital and in-person, allowing members to build connections, engage in compelling discussions, and access resources in ways that are most meaningful to them. Our offerings range from executive coaching and executive education to thoughtful in-person and virtual programming and events that guide leaders through the most pressing topics in business. We have members across the United States with clubhouse locations in NYC, LA, Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
Founded in 2019, Chief is backed by renowned investors including CapitalG, General Catalyst, Inspired Capital, and Primary Ventures.
Our network brings women in leadership together to share their ideas, insight, and influence, and the power of what we’re doing is felt by every member of our team. Our workplace is built on being real and respectful. We help grow careers, maintain our team’s wellbeing, and give everyone a seat at the table. We build teams where diverse voices, identities, perspectives, and experiences are represented and celebrated. Read more about working at Chief: https://chief.com/careers.
About the Role:
The Food & Beverage Specialist’s primary goal is to serve members in a warm, accommodating, professional manner. This team member must provide a consistent level of service that meets the company standards and exceeds the expectations of the members. The specialist must ultimately uphold the values and mission statement of the Company while performing positional responsibilities and adhering to operational standards.
Your duties and responsibilities are the following, but not limited to:
Prepare and serve all food, beverages, including specialty coffees, cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Assist members with their ordering needs and provide knowledgeable recommendations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all food & beverage offerings including allergens and presentation.
Conduct inventory of all bar and kitchen supplies ensuring proper stock levels.
Track costs, waste, and update POS systems with menu changes and reports.
Collaborate with the Clubhouse Manager to manage purchasing and inventory.
Assist with food preparations and plating for daily and event menus
Ensure compliance with DOH and company sanitation standards.
Label and store all products following FIFO and DOH regulations.
Oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of all bar and kitchen areas
Support dishwashing, trash disposal, and overall kitchen organization.
Participate in improvement projects and problem-solving initiatives.
Implement cost-saving strategies to enhance profitability while maintaining quality.
What You’ve Done and Enjoy Doing:
Must be knowledgeable about standard culinary techniques and protocols
Familiar with restaurant operations
Knowledge of profit and loss analysis
Passion for the company’s mission, positioning, and brand
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
Adaptable startup mindset
Food Safety Certified
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights
Why You'll Want to Work Here:
Competitive salary and equity
Flexible vacation policy
20 weeks of paid gender neutral parental leave
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, 401(k)
Opportunity to work for a startup focused on driving real change for women in business
Opportunity to create and attend inspiring experiences and events with leaders of the industry
Access to our ongoing virtual Chief member exclusive content, including workshops, thought leadership, and iconic speakers
While we’re committed to remaining compliant and adhering to mandates, for us, pay transparency is more than a consideration of what’s lawful and unlawful but rather, an opportunity to disclose what’s required, and what we think is a fair and equitable compensation framework.
At Chief, we want to hire, develop, and retain the best talent, making Chief a top destination to accelerate your career. Our compensation framework is a key part of our vision, and we continually revisit and invest in our philosophy and framework to ensure we remain competitive and relevant, on a quest to achieve our vision.
The pay transparency mandates, as well as our own policies and practices, are a means of narrowing the gender pay gap and fostering an engaged and positive working environment that builds trust, on our mission to change the face of leadership.
The base salary for this role is: $35.00 per hour
Chief participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.