About this role
Sous Chef
Fairmont Pittsburgh is seeking a Sous Chef with strong Culinary experience in a luxury hotel operation or fine dining restaurant. The ideal candidate will be comfortable engaging directly with guests to create one of a kind experiences. The candidate must be creative, with in-depth knowledge of industry trends and have strong technical and organizational skills. They must be goal oriented with an ability to develop and implement comprehensive business development plans. The candidate must have the knowledge and skills required to effectively run all Kitchen operations including the ability to develop menus and concepts.
What You Will Be Doing:
Create and ensure adherence to standardized recipes in order to maintain consistency and ensure quality
Actively ensure the proper training and development of culinary staff
Assist Executive Chef in employee management
Responsible for departmental payroll, scheduling and administration
Oversees daily ordering of all food production requirements for the department
Manage food cost and production, ensuring proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food
Source local ingredients for seasonal food items
Ensures that all food products are prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines
Ensures the kitchen work area is clean and organized
Assist with Restaurant, Banquets, Pastry and In Room Dining menus and kitchens
Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
Other duties as assigned
Your Qualifications and Skills Include:
Previous Culinary leadership experience is an asset
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant
Proficiency in both a la carte and production cooking
Must be an effective supervisor, trainer, administrator and team player with strong communication and organizational skills
Innovative, detail-oriented and quality conscious
Culinary knowledge of industry and local trends
Must show proven people skills in leading a large Culinary department
Physical Aspects of the Position (include but not limited to):
Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps
What is in it for you:
Competitive salary and flexible benefit plansGenerous PTO allowancesEmployee rates at Accor properties in NCA regionLearning programs through our AcademiesOpportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!Ability to make a difference through our Wellness and Corporate Social Responsibility activitiesOur Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Fairmont Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer. We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.