Senior Sous Chef

AccorHotel • Austin, TX

4d

About The Position

The Senior Sous Chef oversees daily culinary operations and sets team direction in conjunction with the Executive Sous Chef. The role supports financial forecasting and budgeting, product ordering, team scheduling, inventory control, menu development and implementation, food quality, guest satisfaction, employee engagement, and health and safety objectives. The Senior Sous Chef trains and develops culinary team members, maintains the kitchen in optimum condition with other leaders, participates in kitchen and department head meetings, and shares knowledge and skills with colleagues. This permanent, full-time role is positioned as a development opportunity for someone who may progress to Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef.

Requirements

• Preferably have held a senior culinary position, or have at least 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef.
• Valid trade qualifications.
• Exceptional organization skills to manage a large food and beverage operation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate employees as a team player.
• Good knowledge of menu engineering and design, with a strong focus on product and quality.
• Previous experience scheduling a large culinary team.
• Basic understanding of labor costs and productivity.
• Knowledge of food-cost calculation, conducting food inventories, and inventory turnover.
• Understanding of safe work practices and initiatives to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized, and creatively inclined.
• Ability to stand and walk constantly throughout the shift; frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs; occasionally kneel, push, and pull; and occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, and ramps.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in progressing to a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations and set team direction in conjunction with the Executive Sous Chef.
• Prepare financial forecasts and budgets for the Culinary team, including product ordering and team-member scheduling.
• Ensure proper inventory control and ordering practices.
• Set and oversee goals identified through employee engagement surveys.
• Lead initiatives to achieve Guest Satisfaction Scores.
• Train and develop culinary team members, with emphasis on team leads, food presentation, and preparation methods.
• Work with other leaders to maintain the kitchen in optimum condition.
• Advance culinary knowledge, skills, and abilities, and share them with others.
• Help run a department that meets Health & Safety committee objectives.
• Support and direct menu development and implementation, considering banquet concepts, food trends, guest satisfaction results, and food cost.
• Participate in kitchen and department head meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Complimentary shift meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide for the employee and family
• Learning programs through Accor Academies
• Opportunities to develop talent and grow within the property and across the world
• Opportunity to contribute through Corporate Social Responsibility activities, including Planet 21

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed