Executive Sous Chef

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What is in it for you:

• Employee discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and spa experiences at Accor and Fairmont properties worldwide
• Flexible and competitive healthcare benefit plans designed to meet the unique needs of you and your family, starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 4% of employee contributions, plus eligibility to participate in the hotel’s Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, potentially bringing the total employer match up to 5%
• Eligible to participate in Accor’s Senior Leadership Incentive Program
• Learning programs to promote growth and development unlocking your full potential
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Executive Sous Chef

Ready for a sizzling career move? As our Executive Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily culinary operations across our restaurant and event kitchens. You will lead and inspire a team of talented culinary professionals, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction to create special memories that keep our guests coming back for more.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• · Assist in overseeing day-to-day operations of all culinary and stewarding functions, including Banquet operations, ensuring seamless coordination across all kitchens
• · Serve as the primary leader of the Banquet Culinary team, delivering exceptional and flawlessly executed events
• · Ensure consistency and excellence in the preparation and presentation of all dishes in accordance with property recipes, standards, and brand guidelines
• · Strategize and collaborate with the team to develop innovative menu offerings, banquet displays, and seasonal concepts, actively contributing ideas and recommendations
• · Foster a supportive work environment focused on training, development and excellence
• · Assist with administrative duties including scheduling, payroll, recruitment, and performance evaluations
• · Maintain forecasted monthly food costs and ensure effective cost controls are in place
• · Partner closely with Front of House teams — including Restaurants, Banquets, Conference Services, and Catering Sales — to ensure flawless service execution and cohesive guest experiences
• · Enhance service delivery by training colleagues on menu knowledge and storytelling
• · Engage with guests and respond to feedback in a warm and professional manner, ensuring memorable and personalized dining experiences
• · Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to promote the hotel’s culinary offerings through media, events, and social platforms
• · Communicate clearly and consistently with all departments, encouraging guest feedback and using insights to drive improvements
• · Work closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure product inventories are maintained
• · Source high-quality local ingredients and build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure freshness and sustainability
• · Balance operational, administrative and colleague related responsibilities by focusing on guest satisfaction, employee engagement and financial results
• · Assist in overall management responsibilities as needed
• · Follow all health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with the company and local health department standards
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