Junior Sous Chef

Accor Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospitality company as a Junior Sous Chef, where your culinary skills will shine in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role offers the chance to develop your talent and grow within a globally recognized brand. You'll be responsible for delivering exceptional guest service while ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in the local community through various initiatives. If you're passionate about culinary arts and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee benefit card for discounted rates

Learning programs and qualifications

Opportunities for talent development

Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Culinary field required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Offer professional, friendly, and proactive guest service.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation according to hotel standards.
• Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen colleagues.

Skills

Culinary skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent

Diploma Certification in Culinary discipline

Tools

Microsoft Windows applications

Job description

Company Description

"Why work for Accor?
We are far 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 you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"

Job Description

Junior Sous Chef

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Cluster Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen Colleagues in absence of the Sous Chef
• Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations
• Liaise with the Outlet Chef to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience in the Culinary field required
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent required
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• 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

Additional Information

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