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Arbor Lodging

Hospitality-focused real estate investment and management

Sous Chef

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$60k - $65k/yr+ 401(k) match
Mid
Itasca, IL, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in a similar culinary leadership role or as a Sous Chef in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • A strong culinary background in high-end or fast-paced kitchens.
  • Proven experience in kitchen operations, preparation systems, and service execution.
  • A solid understanding of food safety standards and kitchen organization.
  • Ability to contribute to menu development and seasonal planning.
  • Strong leadership skills focused on mentorship and team development.
  • Excellent communication, time management, and multitasking skills.
  • A calm, focused presence during high-pressure service.
  • A high level of reliability, consistency, and personal accountability.
  • Relevant certifications.
Responsibilities
  • Train, coach, motivate, and support the kitchen team.
  • Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations and step in during the Executive Chef's absence.
  • Help plan menus and develop recipes that meet quality standards and guest expectations.
  • Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented to a high standard.
  • Maintain a clean, organized kitchen that meets health and safety standards.
  • Manage food quality, food costs, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
  • Support scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing decisions to control costs.
  • Work with other departments and attend meetings to keep operations running smoothly.

About the company

Arbor Lodging manages real estate investments and hotel/multifamily operations through two divisions: Arbor Lodging Partners makes direct equity investments in underperforming hotels and apartments, while Arbor Lodging Management runs hotel operations and asset management for its assets and third-party properties. It pursues a value-add strategy—buying properties, renovating, and improving operations to reposition assets and generate solid returns across the U.S. and Latin America with brands like Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. ARLO Residential is a new vertical converting properties into affordable multifamily housing. The company differentiates itself with an integrated investor-operator model and hands-on management of a diversified portfolio of 34+ hotels and 4,800+ rooms, aiming to grow assets under management and deliver steady returns while expanding affordable housing opportunities.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Eaglewood Resort acquisition adds a 295-room Chicago asset near the 2026 Presidents Cup.
  • Peachtree’s $30 million refi for Ann Arbor hotels shows financing access in 2026.
  • Arbor reported 11 Tripadvisor 2025 Travelers’ Choice awards, supporting sales and hiring.

What critics are saying

  • Kern County class action alleges wage, overtime, and meal-break violations, February 2026.
  • A growing Latin America push stretches execution while U.S. hotel quality remains core, 2026.
  • Heavy dependence on branded hotel demand makes a recession or travel shock existential.

What makes Arbor Lodging unique

  • Vertically integrated operator-investor: Arbor bought Eaglewood Resort and manages it immediately, 2025.
  • Mexico City base and CALA hiring give Arbor real cross-border operating reach, 2026.
  • Arbor Management Solutions adds outsourced accounting, deepening stickiness beyond hotel ownership, 2026.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Wellness Program
  • Competitive salary
  • Annual review with increase potential

Company News

EIN Presswire
Aug 5th, 2025
Arbor Lodging Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Metro Chicago

Arbor Lodging acquires Eaglewood Resort & Spa, expanding its portfolio with a premier independent resort in the Greater Chicago area.