Tzuco

03/04/2025

🍋🍯 A citrusy dream! Limón y Miel is here- light, fresh, and perfectly sweet.

LIMON Y MIEL | Lemon mousse, coconut crumble, lemongrass ice cream, yuzu honeycomb.

10/28/2024

Tzuco invites you to honor Día de Mu***os on Nov. 4 with a unique five-course tasting menu. Enjoy dishes from Chef Gaytan and Chef Jimenez that celebrate Mexican heritage through exquisite flavors. Reservations are limited—don’t miss out!

—Opening: Toro Chicago, a pan-Latin spot from Chef Richard Sandoval, is now open within the Fairmont Chicago. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant traditions of Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela and beyond, Toro Chicago offers dishes like the Peruvian ceviche amarillo—made with shrimp, white f...

10/22/2024

We are honored to share that Tzuco has once again been recognized by the prestigious Michelin Guide. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of Carlos Gaytan and our entire team, who continuously strive to bring the flavors of Mexico to life in Chicago. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey! We invite you to come and experience what makes Tzuco so special.

https://guide.michelin.com/ar/es/restaurantes/mexican/page/12

08/13/2024

We're thrilled to be featured by Time Out Chicago as one of the best restaurants in River North! At Tzuco, Chef Carlos Gaytan brings the heart of Huitzuco to Chicago with every dish.
Come savor the flavors that make us truly unique!

From classic steakhouses to upscale Indian.

08/10/2024

Inspired by the cherished recipe of chef Carlos Gaytan's mother, Doña Teté, our Mexique Sangría combines Burgundy, brandy, hibiscus, and citrus with a touch of mint. A tradition that began at Mexique and now continues at Tzuco. Every sip is a tribute to the roots that define us. 🌸🍊

01/31/2022

If you are passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a great team with amazing potential for growth, this is the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level! Michelin star winner Carlos Gaytan returns to the city with its newest and most exciting project TZUCO.

Tzuco is looking for a full time and experienced Bartender

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the below:

- Mixing, garnishing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to company specifications for guests at the bar and in the restaurant
- Keeping the bar stocked and clean while always providing friendly and attentive service
- Adhering to company standards for serving alcoholic beverages
- Accurately accounting for cash/credit card vouchers
- Upholding service standards to ensure a memorable guest experience
- Maintaining and upholding our company's vision and values
- Demonstrating a passion for details and a willingness to learn
- Taking part in pre-service duties and applicable closing duties
- Exhibiting a familiarity with daily menus
- Participating in service/culinary education sessions
- Maintaining a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment

The ideal candidate will have the following:

- Strong knowledge of wine, beer, spirits, and cocktail drinks
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of POS systems
- Has a sincere interest in the hospitality industry
- Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work in a team environment and welcome feedback and direction
- Capability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Lift up to 50 pounds of weight
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, climb up and downstairs, walk, carry multiple objects

01/31/2022

Warmly and graciously greet all guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
Open the front door for guests entering or leaving the restaurant when possible.
Provide guests with menus and inform them of their server’s name upon seating.
Record guest names and the number of people in party and provide guests with estimated waiting time when immediate seating is limited.
Assign guests to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
Call out name and number of party when tables become available.
Speak with guests to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation.
Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls.
Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and guests to ensure that dining details are handled properly, and customers' concerns are addressed.
Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
Inform guests of establishment specialties and features.
Receive and record guests' dining reservations.
Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and clean restrooms when necessary.
Direct guests to coatrooms and waiting areas such as lounges.
Relay messages to servers and bussers as needed.
Thank guests as they leave and invite them to return.
Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

12/28/2021

We are looking for an extra pair of hands within our pastry team.
The Pastry Cook's responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items such as desserts, ice creams, sorbets, creams, syrups, displays/centerpieces, and special request items.

Requirements:
- Inspect and clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment.
- Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Responsible for the quality of products served.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
- Handles, stores, and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures.
- Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
- Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam any food necessary for pastry.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and serve food to servers or guests.
- Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
- Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
- Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and any other ingredients necessary to prepare them for consumption.
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
- Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing the kitchen.
- Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
- Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
- Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.