Venue Sous Chef: Lead Creative Kitchens & Team Growth

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rooms and F&B rates

Learning programs through our Academie

Health benefits

401(k)/Roth IRA eligibility

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead culinary teams within our venues. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain staffing, and ensure food quality and safety while partnering with the Executive Chef to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, creative menu development, and focus on cost control and collaboration with other departments. Join our team for growth and global opportunities within Fairmont and Accor.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as Sous Chef or equivalent, preferably in a fine dining environment or five star property.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting growth and development; team collaboration and customer service.
• Proven financial planning skills with ability to analyze data and trends and implement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Venue Kitchens.
• Responsible for maintaining staffing levels through proactive recruiting.
• Ensure compliance to hotel operating controls and seek improvements in performance.
• Conduct daily shift briefings with Culinary, Stewarding and FOH staff.
• Manage inventories, pricing, cost controls, and procurement of food supplies.
• Develop and prepare menus balancing creativity with guest requests and quality.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Food cost control

English communication

Job description

Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead culinary teams within our venues. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain staffing, and ensure food quality and safety while partnering with the Executive Chef to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, creative menu development, and focus on cost control and collaboration with other departments. Join our team for growth and global opportunities within Fairmont and Accor.