Sous Chef

AccorHotel; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational hospitality company is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and maintain high standards of food quality and safety. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills and has proven experience in a high-volume kitchen environment. You will enhance guest satisfaction by delivering innovative cuisine while cultivating a positive, productive work environment. This role is located in Sheffield, UK and offers various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee benefit card for discounted rates

Learning programs through Academies

Opportunity for talent development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate kitchen staff ensuring high standards.
• Ensure food standards and quality meet brand guidelines.
• Maintain food costs at budgeted levels.
• Coordinate daily food requirements with purchasing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Customer satisfaction

Education

Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie

Job description

Company Description

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As apioneerin the art ofresponsiblehospitality, the Accor Groupgathersmorethan45 brands, 5,600hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries.Whileeachbrand hasitsownpersonality,whereyouwillbeable totrulyfindyourself,theyallshareacommonambition: tokeepinnovatingandchallengingthestatus-quo.

Byjoiningus,youwillbecomeaHeartist®,becausehospitalityis, first andforemost, aworkofheart.

Youwilljoinacaringenvironmentand a teamwhereyoucanbeallyouare. Youwillbein asupportiveplace togrow, tofulfilyourself, todiscoverotherprofessions and topursuecareeropportunities, inyourhotelor inotherhospitalityenvironments, inyourcountry oranywherein the world!

Youwillenjoyexclusivebenefits,specificto thesectorandbeyond, aswellasstrongrecognition foryourdailycommitment.

Everythingyouwilldowithus,regardlessofyourprofession,willofferadeepsenseofmeaning, tocreatelasting,memorableandimpactfulexperiencesforyourcustomers,foryourcolleaguesand for theplanet.

Hospitality is a work of heart ,
Join us and become a Heartist ®.

Job Description

Along with the Head Chef manages and motivates the kitchen staff in order to offer a high standard of service to guests, is responsible for food hygiene, safety and quality in the hotel, guaranteeing a high standard of culinary services offered to guests.

• Hands on management of the restaurant, room service, and conference food service operations on a day to day basis.
• Meet and where possible exceed customer and guest expectations, enabling the Food & Beverage operation of the hotel to be recognised as purveying consistent, quality and value for money cuisine.
• Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques meet Brand Standard guidelines and are maintained at that level. Work with the kitchen brigade and take corrective action where appropriate if standards are not met.
• Strive continually for innovative, quality, value for money food which is presented and served in the most complimentary way.
• Ensure the highest possible standard of hygiene is practiced and maintained by the entire Kitchen brigade to meet Health & Safety regulations and HACCP food preparation guidelines.
• Cultivate a positive work environment where learning and personal development are benchmarks by which quality improvement is driven.
• Work closely with the Restaurant and Bar Manager / Supervisors and the Conference Sales Manager / Conference Coordinators to meet food and beverage operational objectives.
• Co-ordination of the stewarding team to meet the kitchen’s requirements.
• Adherence to Emergency Communication procedures ensuring that enquiries from the media are only responded to by the nominated spokesperson
• Strive to implement the Accor Vision and demonstrate active use of Accor Values.
• Ensures the kitchen has a presence in operational meetings and committees
• Any other duties assigned by your manager.

• Maintain food costs at budgeted levels by careful preparation, service and storage of food product.
• Coordinate daily food requirements with purchasing with consideration for delivery times, shelf life and storage capabilities.
• Assist in the development of the Annual Business Plan and Financial Budget, use this as a guide to controlling expenditure during the financial year.
• Facilitate the smooth running of the department through adequate supply of materials and equipment.
• Adhere to the department budget through the Purchase Order System and inventory controls.
• Be pro-active in controlling costs being fully aware of forecasted business and targeted profitability whilst maintaining standards.

Talent & Culture Responsibilities

Assist the Kitchen Management Team in the following:

• Establish on-going On Job Training Programs within the department to meet Brand and Service Standards. Use Department Procedure Manuals as a base for all service procedures training.
• Induct new staff into the team, department and Hotel in the first week of their employment following guidelines. Ensure that all staff under your control carry out their duties in accordance with the Brand and Service Standards and Procedures Manuals.
• Effectively use the guest feedback to improve product and service delivery.
• Openly communicate with staff ensuring daily operational demands are met

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP or equivalent).
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
• Passion for high-quality cuisine and customer satisfaction.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Additional Information

• What is in it for you:
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
  Learning programs through our Academies
  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.

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