Sous Chef

AccorHotel • Austin, TX

47d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairmont Austin, a luxury property with 1,048 guestrooms and suites and over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space, is seeking a Sous Chef. This role offers an opportunity to be part of an innovative and passionate hotel team in a rapidly growing market. Accor, the parent company, emphasizes personal growth, purpose-driven work, and limitless possibilities for employees.

Requirements

• Previous leadership experience in a high-end kitchen required.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience in a luxury, high volume hotel.

Nice To Haves

• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications.

Responsibilities

• Understand and demonstrate commitment to 'Our Culinary Culture'.
• Act as a leader/supervisor, delegating, prioritizing, and assigning duties to ensure high productivity.
• Supervise colleagues to ensure the highest level of production and efficient execution of service.
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to motivate the team and ensure an efficient operation.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, syllabus, daily features, and promotions.
• Ensure all food items are prepared according to recipes and standards, including quality checks and tasting.
• Ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards and expectations.
• Communicate, monitor, and delegate EHC and Servesafe standards, ensuring compliance and accurate completion of temperature logs.
• Maintain proper product rotation to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Report tardiness and unsafe work practices immediately.
• Operate all stations and set colleagues up for success on days off.
• Actively share ideas, opinions, and suggestions in daily shift briefings.
• Liaise daily with Chefs to maintain open communication regarding guest feedback.
• Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations.
• Ensure kitchens follow recycling, compost, and landfill procedures.
• Coordinate production for banquet and restaurant functions.
• Conduct daily shift briefings in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine.
• Assist in the development of new menu items.
• Follow payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines.
• Provide training for new culinary colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Complimentary shift meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• 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, like Planet 21

What This Job Offers

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