Sous Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont San Francisco is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and mentor kitchen staff on Nob Hill. You will ensure high-quality dishes, oversee daily production, and enforce standardized recipes and safety policies in a fast-paced environment.

Candidate should have 5+ years of supervisory kitchen experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Hourly rate is $41.18 gross per hour, with a focus on minimizing waste and maintaining game-day readiness.

Qualifications

• 5 years of supervisory kitchen experience in a property of similar size.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• High level of reliability and accountability.
• Ability to make decisions with hotel and department interests in mind.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience as a kitchen supervisor is essential.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
• Produce high-quality culinary outputs consistently.
• Oversee daily production sheets and review event orders for the assigned outlet.
• Participate in training culinary skills for junior colleagues.
• Develop and adhere to standardized recipes to maintain consistency.
• Promote teamwork across kitchen and other departments.
• Minimize overproduction and food waste; ensure proper rotation, labeling and storage.
• Assist in preparation and service of all food items for à la carte and buffet menus.
• Share ideas and feedback in daily shift briefings.
• Maintain proper rotation and FIFO in chillers; ensure valid Food Handlers Certificate.
• Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate and timely.
• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of work areas, utensils and equipment.
• Have full knowledge of all banquet menu items.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages.
• Ensure employees work effectively and maintain morale and relations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Kitchen Managers.

Skills

Supervisory kitchen experience

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Reliability

Decision making

Teamwork

Job description

Company Description

Since 1907, Fairmont has served as the San Francisco residence for U.S. presidents, world leaders and entertainment stars. The landmark hotel offers 606 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, three distinctive restaurants, a health club and easy access to the city’s most popular attractions. Fairmont San Francisco is located atop Nob Hill at 950 Mason Street.

Company Description

Since 1907, Fairmont has served as the San Francisco residence for U.S. presidents, world leaders and entertainment stars. The landmark hotel offers 606 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, three distinctive restaurants, a health club and easy access to the city’s most popular attractions. Fairmont San Francisco is located atop Nob Hill at 950 Mason Street.

Fairmont is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Feel free to visit our website at http://www.fairmont.com/ to find out more about our company.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues.
• Be able to consistently produce products that are of the highest quality.
• The Sous Chef is responsible in overseeing Daily Production Sheets and reviewing the Event Orders on a Daily Basis for their assigned outlet.
• Sous Chefs actively participate in training of culinary skills to junior colleagues.
• Develops and Adheres to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met.
• To promote teamwork between kitchen Team and colleagues of all other departments
• Sous Chefs ensures overproduction and food waste is kept to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expenses.
• Assist in the preparation and service of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize waste/spoilage, using FIFO Rules by maintaining a valid Food Handlers Certificate.
• Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate and delivered in a timely manner.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Have full knowledge of all banquet menu items.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Sous Chefs are responsible for ensuring every employee is working effectively and efficiently as well as improving employee morale and employee relations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Kitchen Managers.
• Hourly rate: $41.18 USD gross per hour.

Qualifications

Your skills and experience include:

• 5 Years of supervisory kitchen Experience in similar size property is a necessity.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to make informed decisions with the Hotel and Departments, best interests in mind.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team by building relationships with fellow colleagues.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Ability to adapt under pressure to the needs of our colleagues and guests.
• Experience as a kitchen supervisor is essential.

Visa Requirements

• Must have proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Additional Information

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