Sous Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates through Accor

Learning programs via our Academies

Opportunity to grow within property

CSR activities involvement

Job summary

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team at our Isla Verde property in Puerto Rico. You will ensure every meal meets our standards for quality, eye appeal, and taste while controlling costs and upholding sanitation.

You will train staff, enforce recipes and specifications, and drive guest satisfaction through culinary excellence in a vibrant resort setting.

Qualifications

• BA degree in culinary or related area.
• Ability to speak English and Spanish.
• Food and Beverage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure meals are prepared with quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food cost.
• Provide training for all staff; meet corporate quality standards; enforce food specifications, portion control and sanitation.
• Control food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.

Skills

English and Spanish bilingual

Food and Beverage experience

Hospitality experience

Education

BA Degree in Culinary or related area

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, where lively vibes and peaceful ocean views meet. Located minutes from Old San Juan, on the award-winning Isla Verde Beach in Puerto Rico. The resort features four pools, villa rooms, live entertainment, a Well & Being Spa and Fitness Center, paddleboards, luxury cabanas, signature dining at Caña, El San Juan Beach Club, Meat Market and Chandelier Bar featuring a 7,000 Crystal Chandelier.

Company Description

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, where lively vibes and peaceful ocean views meet. Located minutes from Old San Juan, on the award-winning Isla Verde Beach in Puerto Rico. The resort features four pools, villa rooms, live entertainment, a Well & Being Spa and Fitness Center, paddleboards, luxury cabanas, signature dining at Caña, El San Juan Beach Club, Meat Market and Chandelier Bar featuring a 7,000 Crystal Chandelier.

What Is In It For You

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at 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

Job Description

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food cost. He/she is expected to provide training for all staff; meet corporate quality standards; and assist in establishing and enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation. The Sous Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education & Skills

• BA Degree in Culinary or related area
• Ability to speak English and Spanish

Experience

• Food and Beverage experience in related field preferred.
• Hospitality experience preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.