Jr. Sous Chef Cold Kitchen - Fairmont Agra

Accorhotel; Agra District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking a Junior Sous Chef – Cold Kitchen to oversee cold kitchen operations under the Sous Chef in a luxury hotel setting.

Requires 4–6 years in cold kitchen/Garde Manger, and a Diploma or Bachelor's in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts, with a focus on high-quality cold dishes and HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of culinary experience with strong Cold Kitchen/Garde Manger exposure.
• Experience as Chef de Partie – Cold Kitchen or supervisory role in a luxury hotel preferred.
• Knowledge of international cuisine, cold food prep, buffet presentation, and fine dining standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef – Cold Kitchen in daily cold kitchen operations.
• Supervise Commis Chefs and kitchen staff in food preparation.
• Prepare salads, appetizers, cold platters, canapés, dressings, terrines and other cold items.
• Ensure food quality, freshness, presentation and portion control.
• Support buffet setup, restaurant service, banquets and events.
• Assist in menu planning, recipe standardization and development of new items.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain storage, labeling, temperature control and rotation of items.
• Assist in controlling food costs, wastage and inventory usage.
• Ensure HACCP, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain consistency of cold kitchen products.

Skills

Cold kitchen expertise

Garde Manger

Food quality & safety

Leadership

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts

Job description

\"Why work for Accor?

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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/

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The Jr. Sous Chef – Cold Kitchen assists in managing the Garde Manger section and ensures the preparation of high-quality cold dishes with excellent taste, presentation, and consistency. The role supports the Sous Chef in supervising the cold kitchen team, maintaining food safety standards, controlling costs, and ensuring smooth culinary operations according to luxury hotel standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef – Cold Kitchen in managing daily cold kitchen operations.


• Supervise and guide Commis Chefs and kitchen associates in food preparation.


• Prepare and oversee production of salads, appetizers, cold platters, sandwiches, canapés, dressings, terrines, and other cold preparations.


• Ensure food quality, freshness, presentation, and portion control are maintained.


• Assist in buffet setup, restaurant service, banquets, and special event requirements.


• Support menu planning, recipe standardization, and development of new cold kitchen items.


• Monitor daily production schedules and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.


• Maintain proper storage, labeling, temperature control, and rotation of food items.


• Assist in controlling food costs, wastage, and inventory usage.


• Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and food safety standards.


• Conduct quality checks and maintain consistency of cold kitchen products.

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


• Minimum 4–6 years of culinary experience with strong Cold Kitchen/Garde Manger exposure.


• Previous experience as Chef de Partie – Cold Kitchen or similar supervisory role in a luxury hotel is preferred.


• Knowledge of international cuisine, cold food preparation, buffet presentation, and fine dining standards.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Come As You Are


• Work With Purpose


• Grow, Learn and Enjoy


• Explore Limitless Possibilities