Sous Chef

The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 77,000; Full time

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Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Boston is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee food preparation and kitchen operations. The ideal candidate has a culinary degree and at least 4 years of experience in a hotel environment. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, ensuring quality food service, and maintaining sanitation standards. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
• Must be effective at handling problems in the workplace.
• Servsafe sanitation course required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all phases of food preparation and sanitation.
• Maintain quality and product consistency.
• Schedule kitchen employees according to business needs.

Skills

Ability to convey information clearly

Problem-solving skills

Stress management

Financial data understanding

Leadership abilities

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Automatic slicers

Gas fired cooking equipment

Deep fat fryers

Steam kettles

Job description

Regional Talent Acquisition Manager, North East and Mid Atlantic, Fairmont and Raffles

Sous Chef - Restaurant

• Boston, MA, USA
• Full-time
• Job-Category: Culinary
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Schedule: Full-Time
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 77,000 - yearly

Company Description

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Job Description

The Sous Chef must supervise all phases of receiving, storing, preparing, producing, service, and sanitation as dictated by hotel restaurants, banquets, and the employee cafeteria, to ensure a high-quality product.

The Sous Chef is expected to maintain quality, product consistency, food and labor cost controls, and employee relations. This is to be achieved through the delegation of work to all kitchen personnel.

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Fairmont Standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform while working.
• Comply at all times with Fairmont standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Supervise kitchen staff, including training and scheduling
• Ensure that all food is prepared in the proper manner at the appropriate time, per company specifications
• Prepare weekly food sales forecast
• Schedule kitchen employees according to business needs and forecasts.
• Assess food and labor costs to meet or exceed departmental objectives.
• Enforce cleanliness standards throughout kitchen
• Inspect all kitchen areas.
• Assist all chefs when needed.
• Take an active role in all menu change considerations
• Consult with other chefs on special menus, presentation, and pricing.
• Coach, counsel, and mentor assistant chefs and cooks
• Conduct periodic sanitation meetings
• Attend F& B meeting, safety meeting, and hotel staff meeting in lieu of the Executive Chef
• Issue portion control foods to outlets.
• Cut meat, poultry, and seafood according to business demand

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and at least 4 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
• Automatic slicers
• Band saw
• Meat grinder
• Gas fired cooking equipment
• Steam kettles
• Electric griddles
• Deep fat fryers
• Tilt fryers
• Toaster
• Long hours sometimes may be required.
• Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective at handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of a particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
• Servsafe sanitation course
• Ice Carving, tallow and sugar work

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Customer Service

Industries

Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Accommodation and Food Services

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