Demonstration Sous Chef/Showroom Consultant

Job DetailsDescriptionSub-Zero Group Inc., a distributor of high-end luxury appliances, seeks a Luxury Showroom Sous Chef/Sales Consultant for our Glendale Heights, IL Showroom.Be valued as an individual! Sub-Zero Group, Inc. is a family-owned company where talent and hard work are recognized and rewarded, people work as a team, and everyone is guided by a clear vision: to create the world’s most innovative appliances. We are proud of what we do, and who we are; we are solely focused on the customer experience and brand education.This role serves to provide a best-in-class appliance consultation and cooking demonstration; we are solely focused on the customer experience. This role executes the showroom sales process with the goal of building a value-added relationship with the consumer through each phase of their project. Together, you curate the perfect appliances for their home while building brand alliance and consumer trust. This includes overseeing and managing the consumer’s hand-off to the retail channel. Another key element of this position provides support to the chef with food preparation, cooking demonstrations, menu development, ordering, and overall operation of the kitchen/dining room. This position will allow for a smooth, efficient, and effective kitchen and enhance our guest experience.ResponsibilitiesThis individual will be responsible for:Prepare and present food for events and demonstrationsAssist with menu planning and developmentMaintain kitchen cleanliness and organization, including post-event cleanupSupervise kitchen operations in the Chef’s absenceSupport consumer cooking demonstrations and culinary eventsDeliver exceptional showroom consultations for planned visits and walk-insSupport customers via phone, booking appointments, and uncovering needsMaintain a beautiful and comfortable showroom environmentPartner with the Showroom Manager to ensure high-quality service and follow-upSupport promotional showroom activity/events and overall operationsSchedule: Some evenings and occasional weekends required for culinary events; occasional travel to Chicago showroom for events.QualificationsCulinary degree or equivalent experience preferredLuxury retails sales experienceStrong cooking and presentation skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentExcellent organizational and time-management skillsFlexible schedule to accommodate evening and weekend eventsWe Value Our Employees By ProvidingCompetitive compensation and bonus based on skills: Minimum base starting at $26.97 to $33.00/hour; plus quarterly bonus opportunityPaid vacation, sick and holiday (in compliance with state and city laws and ordinances)Industry leading health, dental, and vision plansGenerous 401 (K) savings and profit sharingEducation assistance and internal training programsMaternity & paternity leaveThis position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.