Temporary Sous Chef

Accor Hotels; Greenlawn (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Sous Chef, where you will inspire and lead a culinary team to create unforgettable dining experiences. You will be responsible for food preparation, team management, and maintaining high-quality standards in a luxury environment. This role offers a chance to grow within the company while contributing to a culture of excellence and service.

Benefits

Employee benefit card for discounted rates

Learning programs through Academies

Opportunities for talent development

CSR activities involvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience cooking in a luxury environment.
• Previous culinary leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and train the Culinary & Stewarding teams.
• Supervise food preparation methods and ensure quality.
• Collaborate with service teams for seamless guest experiences.

Skills

Service-oriented personality

Excellent communication

Networking skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

Culinary diploma or certification

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Company Description

Why work for Accor? We are more than a global leader; we welcome you as you are and offer a variety of jobs and brands that match your personality. We support your growth and learning every day, ensuring work brings purpose to your life. Join us to explore the limitless possibilities at Accor. Discover your future with us at https://careers.accor.com/. Do what you love, care for the world, and dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates across Accor worldwide, including Fairmont Hotels
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunities to develop your talent and grow within your property and globally
• Contribute to our CSR activities, such as Planet 21 and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Job Description

As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in our kitchen and dining operations by leading and inspiring a team of culinary professionals to create memorable experiences for our guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead, mentor, and train the Culinary & Stewarding teams
• Supervise food preparation methods, ensuring consistency with property recipes and standards, focusing on quality and visual appeal
• Share ideas, opinions, and suggestions to improve the environment and menus
• Collaborate with FOH F&B service teams to ensure seamless service that exceeds guest expectations
• Support achievement of forecasted monthly food costs and implement effective cost controls
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll, and purchasing
• Communicate effectively with all departments and seek guest feedback
• Balance operational, administrative, and colleague needs, focusing on guest and colleague feedback and financial results
• Assist in overall management responsibilities as needed
• Adhere to department policies, procedures, and service standards
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, including EcoSure audits and Health Department Standards

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, candidates must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and relevant computer applications
• Service-oriented personality with a passion for hospitality
• Ability to build and maintain good relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Minimum 5 years of experience cooking in a luxury environment
• Previous culinary leadership experience preferred
• Culinary diploma or certification is an asset

Hourly rate of $30.13

Additional Information

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, an elegant Spanish mission-style inn, offers exceptional accommodations in the heart of Wine Country. We work together as a community of service professionals with a shared purpose to welcome, connect, and serve others.

Visa Requirements: Applicants must provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.

Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent.