What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Sofitel?
Company Description
Be ready to elevate your skills and ability. Join our hotel community, and you can surpass your own expectations as well as those of our guests. We will encourage you explore innovative ways to enhance every guest experience, as you continue to master your craft. When you help us to achieve pioneering heights in luxury hospitality, your own excellence will shine through.
Job Description
Primary Duties:
When you become one of our Heartists®, you will also be a member of the Accor group with all the benefits that it brings. The ALL Heartists® program is the benefits program dedicated to Accor Heartists®. It provides employees with the opportunity to enjoy living life to its fullest with memorable experiences throughout the year, thanks to preferential rates in hotels and exclusive discounts with a wide range of partners (travel, gourmet, wellness, shopping…).
Discover more, at careers.accor.com
Confidentiality: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.
Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Schedule: Varies
Pay: $85,000 - $95,000 annually
Hiring Process & Timeline: To help candidates plan accordingly, we anticipate the following timeline for the recruitment process:
Be ready to elevate your skills and ability. Join our hotel community, and you can surpass your own expectations as well as those of our guests. We will encourage you explore innovative ways to enhance every guest experience, as you continue to master your craft. When you help us to achieve pioneering heights in luxury hospitality, your own excellence will shine through.
Job Description
Primary Duties:
- Assist in the daily operations of the kitchen, including menu planning, inventory management, and staff training
- Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance on food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and presentation standards
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas
- Monitor food quality and presentation, adjust as necessary to uphold the hotel’s high standards
- Participate in the hiring and onboarding of new kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration
- Assist in cost control measures, including tracking food waste, managing inventory, and optimizing labor efficiency
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak periods
- Must follow proper steps to ensure compliance with local Health Department Authority
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and execute seasonal menus that reflect the hotel’s brand and culinary vision
- Stay up-to-date with culinary trends and techniques, continuously seeking opportunities for innovation in menu offerings
- Administrative tasks: scheduling shifts, ordering supplies, etc.
- All other duties as assigned
- 5 years culinary experience as a Sous Chef or leadership role in a property of similar standing
- Multi-outlet experience a plus
- Experience with managing union employees
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Microsoft office suite experience
- Possess holistic and well-developed culinary skill sets and have a well-rounded and diverse culinary background
- Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team
- Complete knowledge of statutory regulations and requirements in food handling, including full knowledge of food safety, hygiene and related practices
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Able to work independently yet also possessing strong leadership qualities to provide guidance to those who work in the kitchen
- Must have and maintain a professional appearance for our Luxury Hotel
- Basic Math skills
When you become one of our Heartists®, you will also be a member of the Accor group with all the benefits that it brings. The ALL Heartists® program is the benefits program dedicated to Accor Heartists®. It provides employees with the opportunity to enjoy living life to its fullest with memorable experiences throughout the year, thanks to preferential rates in hotels and exclusive discounts with a wide range of partners (travel, gourmet, wellness, shopping…).
Discover more, at careers.accor.com
Confidentiality: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.
Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Schedule: Varies
Pay: $85,000 - $95,000 annually
Hiring Process & Timeline: To help candidates plan accordingly, we anticipate the following timeline for the recruitment process:
- First-Round Interviews - Candidates selected to move forward will be invited to interview on Monday, 7/27 through Friday, 7/31, between 10:00AM and 4:00PM.
- Final Interviews - Candidates advancing to the final stage should plan to be available between Monday, 8/03 and Friday, 8/07, 12:00PM and 2:00PM.
- Hiring Decision - A final hiring decision is expected shortly after the final interview stage.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000