Sous Chef

Accor is a leading global hospitality company known for its diverse portfolio of hotels and services across the world. Emphasizing inclusivity and diversity, Accor is committed to creating a workplace where employees are welcomed as they are and can find a job that aligns with their unique personality and career aspirations. The company's culture is rooted in continuous growth, learning, and the pursuit of meaningful work that brings purpose to life. Employees at Accor benefit from extensive learning programs through their Academies, access to a global employee benefit card offering discounted rates worldwide, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful corporate social responsibility initiatives like Planet 21. The company encourages every team member to do what they love, care for the world, and challenge the status quo, embodying their brand value of #BELIMITLESS. This dynamic environment fosters innovation and growth while emphasizing service excellence and sustainability in all aspects of hospitality.

The role being offered is that of a Sous Chef, an integral leadership position within Accor's culinary team. The Sous Chef is responsible for supervising all stages of cuisine from receiving and storing to preparation, production, service, and sanitation across various dining outlets including hotel restaurants, banquets, and employee cafeterias. This role requires ensuring high-quality food standards, consistency in product delivery, and effective control over food and labor costs. Personnel management is a key aspect as the Sous Chef delegates work efficiently among kitchen staff, ensuring that all staff members are properly trained, scheduled, and aligned with the company's operational standards.

The Sous Chef must demonstrate a commitment to exceptional guest and employee interaction, upholding the highest standards of personal appearance and conduct. Regular attendance in line with hotel scheduling needs is essential, and compliance with company policies and safety regulations is mandatory to maintain safe and efficient operations. The position involves preparing and managing weekly food sales forecasts, scheduling personnel to meet business demands, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen environment.

Additional responsibilities of the Sous Chef include collaborating on menu development, consulting on special menus, food presentation, and pricing strategies, as well as mentoring assistant chefs and cooks. The role demands proactive involvement in sanitation meetings and other departmental gatherings, representing the Executive Chef when necessary. The Sous Chef also manages portion control, inspects kitchen areas regularly, and supports other chefs as needed, showcasing versatility and leadership in all culinary tasks.

Candidates for this position should possess a culinary degree and have at least four years of progressive experience in hotel kitchens or related fields. Technical skills with kitchen equipment such as automatic slicers, blenders, band saws, meat grinders, gas-fired cooking equipment, steam kettles, and more are vital. The role requires physical stamina due to medium work demands including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Effective communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage stress pressure situations are essential. Certification in Servsafe sanitation is required along with expertise in techniques like ice carving and sugar work. The salary for this position ranges between $74,000 to $77,000 USD annually. Joining Accor as a Sous Chef means becoming part of a dedicated team focused on service excellence and operational accuracy in a constantly evolving hospitality environment that prioritizes learning and career growth.