Sous Chef ( Full-Time)

Accor Hotels; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel chain in Ottawa is seeking a Sous Chef to maintain culinary excellence and lead kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of culinary experience and at least 3 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality, participating in menu design, and contributing to a safe work environment. This position offers various employee benefits, including discounts and learning opportunities, within a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Food & Beverage discount of 50%

Employee benefit card for discounts worldwide

Comprehensive extended health benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in the culinary field.
• At least 3 years leadership experience in a culinary setting.
• Completion of food safety courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high culinary standards in cooperation with the Chef of Restaurants.
• Optimize food quality and preparation timeliness.
• Involve in menu design and food presentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Education

Inter-provincial Red Seal certificate

Job description

Company Description

Located in the heart of Canada's capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Château Laurier hotel in Ottawa is looking to fill a role of Sous Chef.

What is in it for you

• Wonderful company culture - our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do
• Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Comprehensive extended health benefits package

Job Description

Reporting to the Chef of Restaurants, the Sous Chef will be responsible for, but not be limited to, the following:

• Maintain the highest culinary standards in cooperation with the Chef of Restaurants.
• Ensure food quality and timeliness of food preparation is always optimized.
• Active involvement in menu design and food presentation standards.
• Strive to uphold a safe working environment by ensuring all staff work safely and support the concept of team versus individuality.
• Seek opportunities to increase food revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising our guests’ satisfaction.
• Promote professional work habits, encourage staff to act with integrity and recognize this trait in others and reward them appropriately
• Maintain ongoing training and development of employees, conduct colleague performance reviews and follow up in a timely manner.
• May be responsible for kitchen operation in absence of Executive Chef , Executive Sous Chef, Banquet Chef and Chef of Restaurants.
• May be responsible for stewarding day to day operation in collaboration with the other Sous Chefs in absence of Stewarding Supervisor.
• Ensure details of guest service are maintained to standards of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
• Maximize daily productivity of staff, managing daily staffing guidelines to align with actual business levels.
• Prepare requisitions in a timely manner and to communicate with the Chef’s office in regard to the bi-weekly food order.
• Interaction with guests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years experience in the culinary field.
• A minimum of 3 years leadership experience in the culinary field.
• Must possess inter-provincial Red Seal certificate or equivalent.
• High-end restaurant, food & culinary production experience a definite asset.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proven passion about the culinary industry and acute awareness of current trends in cuisine, creativity is a must.
• Successful completion of: First Aid/CPR, FH&R Train the Trainer, and Safe Food Handlers courses are preferred.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to)

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs

Fairmont Château Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.