Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $74,000.00 - $77,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Employee benefit card
Learning programs
Corporate social responsibility activities
Career growth opportunities
inclusive work environment
competitive salary
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Accor is a global leader in the hospitality industry, well-known for its diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts around the world. As a dynamic and inclusive company, Accor embraces individuality and fosters a workplace environment where employees can grow, learn, and find purpose in their daily work. Employees have access to a wide range of opportunities to develop professionally through various learning programs offered by Accor's Academies. The company is committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives such as Planet 21 and aims to create a supportive culture where every team member can contribute positively. Joining Accor means becoming part of a community that values diversity, innovation, and excellence in service, providing the foundation to write your own career story and help shape the future of hospitality.

The Sous Chef role at Accor represents a critical leadership position within the hotel's culinary team. This role involves overseeing every stage of food production, including receiving, storing, preparation, production, service, and sanitation in multiple dining venues such as hotel restaurants, banquets, and employee cafeterias. The Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation while managing food and labor costs efficiently. The position requires delegation and supervision of kitchen personnel, ensuring that each member is properly trained and scheduled to meet business needs. Additionally, the Sous Chef plays an active role in menu planning, costing, and collaboration with other chefs on special menus and presentations. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards is paramount, as is participating in regular meetings related to food and beverage operations, safety, and staff coordination. This role demands a professional who can handle the pressures of a busy kitchen environment while providing support and mentorship to the culinary team. The annual salary for this position ranges from $74,000 to $77,000 USD, reflecting the importance and responsibility of the role within the hotel’s operations.

Job Requirements

  • Culinary degree
  • Minimum 4 years progressive hotel kitchen experience
  • Proficient with kitchen cutlery and various kitchen machinery
  • Must be able to work long hours
  • Physical ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Ability to process and apply complex information
  • Basic financial knowledge
  • Servsafe sanitation course completion
  • Experience with ice carving, tallow and sugar work
  • Must maintain high grooming and uniform standards
  • Must comply with company safety and cleanliness policies

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary degree
  • At least 4 years progressive experience in hotel or related field
  • Proficiency with kitchen cutlery
  • Experience with automatic slicers, buffalo chopper, blenders, band saw, meat grinder
  • Skilled with gas fired cooking equipment, steam kettles, electric griddles, deep fat fryers, ovens, tilt fryers
  • Knowledge of toaster, scales, can openers, Carter Hoffman equipment
  • Ability to work long hours
  • Physical capability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
  • Ability to handle high-pressure situations
  • Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
  • Effective in workplace problem-solving
  • Ability to assimilate complex information from disparate sources
  • Effective listening and understanding of concerns
  • Basic financial literacy and arithmetic
  • Servsafe sanitation certification
  • Skills in ice carving, tallow and sugar work

Job Duties

  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Fairmont Standards
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
  • Comply at all times with Fairmont standards and regulations
  • Supervise kitchen staff including training and scheduling
  • Ensure all food is prepared properly and according to company specifications
  • Prepare weekly food sales forecast
  • Schedule kitchen employees according to business needs and forecasts
  • Assess food and labor costs to meet or exceed departmental objectives
  • Enforce cleanliness standards throughout kitchen
  • Inspect all kitchen areas
  • Assist all chefs when needed
  • Take an active role in menu change considerations
  • Consult with other chefs on special menus, presentation, and pricing
  • Coach, counsel, and mentor assistant chefs and cooks
  • Conduct periodic sanitation meetings
  • Attend food and beverage, safety, and hotel staff meetings in lieu of the Executive Chef
  • Issue portion control foods to outlets
  • Cut meat, poultry, and seafood according to business demand

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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