Executive Sous Chef

Accor Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious hotel renowned for its commitment to excellence as an Executive Sous Chef. This role offers the opportunity to lead culinary operations in a luxurious setting, ensuring guest satisfaction through high-quality food preparation and presentation. Collaborate with a talented kitchen team, manage menus, and uphold the highest standards of service and safety. With a focus on growth and development, this position is perfect for a passionate culinary professional eager to make a significant impact in a historic and vibrant environment.

Benefits

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates worldwide

Learning programs through our Academies

Opportunities for growth within the property and globally

Participation in CSR activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience as an Executive Sous Chef in a 5-star luxury property.
• Proven experience in cost control across food, equipment, labor, and wastage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in managing culinary operations and quality standards.
• Create food menus and ensure kitchen staff are aware of standards and expectations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Cost Control

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Windows Applications

Education

Culinary Certification

Job description

Company Description

About Our Hotel

Step into the enchanting world of Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, where every corner whispers a tale of love—love for people, wildlife, and the breathtaking environment surrounding us. Originally founded as a celebration of love, this legendary destination remains a sanctuary for romance, conservation, and unforgettable experiences. Located within the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, our hotel offers unique eco-safari adventures set in a landscape that captures Kenya's natural beauty.

Set against Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest peak, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club is more than a hotel—it's a haven for rejuvenation, culinary delights, and safari experiences as exhilarating as they are memorable. Explore the wilderness, discover our rich heritage, and reconnect with nature and yourself at every turn.

Located just a 3-hour drive from Nairobi, with its own landing strip accessible via a 45-minute flight, our prime location offers access to Kenya's most celebrated landscapes and conservation areas, including Ngare Ndare forests, Aberdares, Ol Pejeta, Samburu, and Solio sanctuaries. Every experience invites discovery, love, and lifelong memories.

Job Description

Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club has been awarded Africa’s leading hotel in 2022, 2023, and 2024 by the World Travel Awards.

As Executive Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef in managing culinary operations, ensuring high standards of quality and guest satisfaction. You will be a hands-on leader, working closely with the kitchen team to maintain excellence in food preparation, presentation, and consistency.

• Manage all kitchens in the absence of the Executive Chef

• Create food menus with guidance from the Executive Chef

• Complete daily market lists to ensure quality food procurement within budget

• Coordinate with Storekeepers to maintain quality and par levels

• Assist the Catering department in function menu planning and client meetings

• Conduct daily shift briefings with Sous Chefs

• Ensure kitchen staff are aware of standards and expectations

• Liaise with Outlet Managers and Sous Chefs to address guest feedback

• Balance operational, administrative, and staff needs

• Ensure proper staffing and scheduling according to productivity guidelines

• Adhere to kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards

• Follow safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages

• Understand and comply with health, hygiene, and fire safety policies

• Familiarize with emergency and evacuation procedures

• Log and report security incidents, accidents, and near misses promptly

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience as an Executive Sous Chef in a 5-star luxury/premium property

• Culinary certification is an asset

• Proven experience in cost control across food, equipment, labor, and wastage

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows applications

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Highly responsible and reliable

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

• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills

• Guest-focused attitude, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Additional Information

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates worldwide

• Learning programs through our Academies

• Opportunities for growth within the property and globally

• Participation in CSR activities, including the rehabilitation and release of the Mountain Bongo

• Work in a historic, luxury property known for exemplary service and career development