Executive Sous Chef - Fairmont Agra

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Agra District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Agra, India is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing the hotel's kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, cost control across outlets, banquets and events.

The role requires 10–12 years of luxury hotel culinary experience, strong leadership, menu development, HACCP knowledge, and ability to train teams; join a renowned hospitality group offering growth and premium dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• 10–12 years of culinary experience in reputed hotels, luxury resorts, or fine-dining establishments.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a 5-star hotel is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisines, menu planning, and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent food quality, taste, presentation, and portion standards.
• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Develop new menus, recipes, and seasonal culinary concepts.
• Monitor food costs, wastage, inventory levels, and ensure cost control.
• Maintain HACCP, hygiene, and sanitation standards; conduct regular kitchen inspections.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Stores for timely ingredients and supplies.
• Support banquet operations, special events, and VIP guest requirements.
• Ensure proper staffing, scheduling, and performance management of kitchen staff.
• Prepare operational reports and assist with budget planning.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen supervision

Cost control

HACCP knowledge

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field

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

The Executive Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in managing the overall kitchen operations of the hotel. The role is responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, cost control, and team performance while ensuring smooth culinary operations across all outlets, banquets, and events.

• supervising daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure consistent food quality, taste, presentation, and portion standards across all hotel outlets.
• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Supervise food preparation, cooking processes, and kitchen workflow.
• Develop new menus, recipes, and seasonal culinary concepts in coordination with the Executive Chef.
• Monitor food costs, wastage, inventory levels, and ensure effective cost control.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety standards.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing and Stores departments for timely availability of ingredients and supplies.
• Support banquet operations, special events, and VIP guest requirements.
• Ensure proper staffing, scheduling, and performance management of kitchen employees.
• Conduct training sessions to improve culinary skills and service standards.
• Handle guest feedback related to food quality and coordinate improvements.
• Prepare operational reports and assist with budget planning.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum 10–12 years of culinary experience in reputed hotels, luxury resorts, or fine-dining establishments.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a 5-star hotel is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisines, menu planning, and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and hygiene practices.

What Is In It For You

• Come As You Are
• Work With Purpose
• Grow, Learn and Enjoy
• Explore Limitless Possibilities