Sous Chef

Be ready to elevate your skills and ability. Join our hotel community, and you can surpass your own expectations as well as those of our guests. We will encourage you explore innovative ways to enhance every guest experience, as you continue to master your craft. When you help us to achieve pioneering heights in luxury hospitality, your own excellence will shine through.

Primary Duties:   

• Assist in the daily operations of the kitchen, including menu planning, inventory management, and staff training

• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance on food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and presentation standards

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas

• Monitor food quality and presentation, adjust as necessary to uphold the hotel’s high standards

• Participate in the hiring and onboarding of new kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration

• Assist in cost control measures, including tracking food waste, managing inventory, and optimizing labor efficiency

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak periods

• Must follow proper steps to ensure compliance with local Health Department Authority

Secondary Duties:  

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and execute seasonal menus that reflect the hotel’s brand and culinary vision
• Stay up-to-date with culinary trends and techniques, continuously seeking opportunities for innovation in menu offerings
• Administrative tasks: scheduling shifts, ordering supplies, etc.
• All other duties as assigned

• 5 years culinary experience as a Sous Chef or leadership role in a property of similar standing

• Multi-outlet experience a plus

• Experience with managing union employees

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Microsoft office suite experience

• Possess holistic and well-developed culinary skill sets and have a well-rounded and diverse culinary background
• Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team
• Complete knowledge of statutory regulations and requirements in food handling, including full knowledge of food safety, hygiene and related practices https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/sous-chef-in-sofitel-los-angeles-at-beverly-hills-los-angeles-u-jid-103999