Executive Sous Chef

Austin, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Fairmont Austin stands as Austin's largest luxury hotel, boasting 1,048 guestrooms and suites alongside over 140,000 square feet of premium meeting and event space. Positioned in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States, this esteemed property is part of the globally recognized Accor group, a worldwide leader in hospitality dedicated to innovation, diversity, and guest satisfaction. Accor is not just a company but a community that values individuality, growth, and meaningful work experiences, ensuring employees can explore limitless possibilities and craft their own career stories. At Fairmont Austin, you become part of a passionate team focused on... Show More

Job Requirements

Minimum 3 years leadership experience in a luxury, high volume hotel
Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Job Qualifications

This position is ideally suited to the individual who sees this position leading to an Executive Chef role in the future
Preferably in an Executive Sous Chef position or has held a Senior Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine position a minimum of 3 years
Valid trade qualifications
Exceptional organization skills to manage a large food and beverage operation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A team player with the ability to train, coach and motivate employees
Product and quality obsessed with good knowledge in menu engineering and design
Previous experience scheduling of a large culinary team
Basic understanding of labor costs and productivity
Well versed on calculation of food cost
Experience with conducting food inventories and understanding of inventory turn-over
Understanding of safe work practices and initiatives to reduce or eliminate accidents
Self-motivated, detail oriented and well organized with creative flair

Job Duties

Oversees daily kitchen operation and sets direction of culinary department in conjunction with the Executive Chef
Assist the Executive Chef in preparation of financial forecasts and budgets
Ensuring proper inventory control and ordering practices are utilized
Assist the Executive Chef in meeting or exceeding goals as identified through employee engagement surveys
Leading initiatives to guarantee guest satisfaction scores are overachieved
Training and development of culinary team members with emphasis on team leads, food presentation and preparation methods
In conjunction with other leaders, the Executive Sous Chef will ensure the kitchen is maintained in optimum condition
Strives to advance his/her knowledge, skills and abilities and consistently shares same with others
Instrumental in running a department that meets health and safety committee objectives
Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
Will be the key player in menu development and implementation of menus with consideration to concept, food trends, guest satisfaction results & food cost
Actively involved in kitchen and department head meetings

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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