Luxury Hotel Sous Chef - Lead, Train & Elevate Kitchen

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont New Orleans is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and supervise the kitchen team, ensuring top-quality service and adherence to standards.

The role requires delegation, training, and coordination across banquets, restaurants, and staff dining, while maintaining health and safety compliance and sustainable practices.

Previous hotel experience and passion for culinary excellence are valued, with flexible scheduling and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' culinary experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership Sous Chef role.
• Experience across multiple kitchen stations including pastry desired.
• Current First Aid and Serve Safe training are assets.
• Ability to work under pressure and lead by example.
• Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff to ensure high productivity.
• Delegate, prioritize, and assign duties across cook positions.
• Ensure production aligns with recipes and standards.
• Maintain health and safety compliance and EcoSure/ServSafe standards.
• Coordinate banquets, restaurants, and staff dining production.
• Provide training and development for colleagues.
• Monitor payroll costs and productivity within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Time management

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Formal culinary education

Job description

Fairmont New Orleans is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and supervise the kitchen team, ensuring top-quality service and adherence to standards.

The role requires delegation, training, and coordination across banquets, restaurants, and staff dining, while maintaining health and safety compliance and sustainable practices.

Previous hotel experience and passion for culinary excellence are valued, with flexible scheduling and strong teamwork.