Junior Sous Chef- Banquet

Accor Hotels; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality seeks a passionate Jr. Sous Chef to join their culinary team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to elevate dining experiences through creativity and commitment to excellence. You will work in a vibrant kitchen environment, ensuring top-notch food preparation, maintaining safety standards, and mentoring junior staff. With a focus on teamwork and guest satisfaction, this position promises career development and the chance to be part of a diverse and inclusive culture. If you are ready to make an impact in a renowned hospitality setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Employee discounts

Free meals

Learning programs

Medical and Dental benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Food and Beverage experience required.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to lead and mentor a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items following recipes and yield guides.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas.
• Communicate effectively with the Chef and team.

Skills

Food and Beverage experience

Knife skills

Health and safety knowledge

Cooking techniques

Team leadership

Education

Culinary Arts diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Picture a shimmering oasis overlooking the Sonoran Desert and the McDowell mountains - Fairmont Scottsdale Princess offers luxury and world-class hospitality with over 300,000 square feet of meeting space. This award-winning meetings resort has 750 guest rooms, five award-winning restaurants, six sparkling heated pools, and a luxurious Well & Being Spa. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess was recently recognized with the AAA Five Diamond rating for over 30 years, making it one of the longest-running AAA Five Diamond Resorts in the Americas. The only thing missing is you!

What’s in it for you:

• Employee discounts at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, local companies, and Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Free meals at our on-site employee restaurant
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Great Medical and Dental benefits, 401K, Direct Deposit, etc.
• Career development opportunities within the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and at the national level. The sky is the limit!

Job Description

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts begins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. Develop your talent with us as Jr. Sous Chef, where your care and creativity will elevate our menus!

• Communicates effectively with the Chef
• Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory
• Ensure that each Kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies, and equipment to meet the business demand
• Ensure that recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides, photographs are current, posted, and followed
• Prepare menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and standards
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests, regardless of busyness or time of day
• Maintain positive guest and colleague relations at all times
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas
• Review daily specials and offer feedback to the Executive Chef
• Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift
• Review the day’s supplies and ensure they are received and stored correctly
• Follow hotel break policy
• Follow grooming and attire guidelines
• Ensure all opening/closing duties are completed to standard
• Check kitchen printers for proper operation and paper supply
• Work on line during service and assist wherever needed
• Be aware of shortages and communicate with the Chef before items run out
• Inspect the cleanliness of the line, floors, and all Kitchen stations
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by health department and hotel requirements
• Communicate work orders for maintenance repairs to the Chef

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of similar Food and Beverage experience required
• Working knowledge of knives, knife skills, and small wares equipment
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation procedures
• Knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques
• Ability to lead and mentor a team
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience. Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company aiming to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are, and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support your growth and learning every day, ensuring work brings purpose to your life. During your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

Join Accor and write your story. Discover the life that awaits you at https://careers.accor.com/

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