Temporary Sous Chef

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• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide, including Fairmont Hotels
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

As Sous Chef you will play a pivotal role in our kitchen and dining operations by leading and inspiring a team of talented culinary professionals to create unforgettable experience and leave our guests wanting more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead, mentor, and train the Culinary & Stewarding teams
• Supervise all methods of food preparation and ensure consistency of food items according to property recipes and standards, focusing on quality & visual appeal
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions to improve the environment and menus
• Partner with the FOH F&B service teams to ensure a seamless sequence of service exceeding guest expectations
• Support the achievement of forecasted monthly food cost and ensure effective cost controls are in place
• Assist with administrative responsibilities i.e. scheduling, payroll, purchasing etc.
• Communicate effectively with all departments and thrive for guest feedback
• Balance operational, administrative and colleague needs by focusing on guests feedback surveys, colleague feedback surveys and financial results
• Assist in overall management responsibilities as needed
• Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all health and safety policies, ensuring 100% compliance with the EcoSure Audits and Health Department Standards

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications and relevant computer applications required
• Service focused personality and passion for hospitality
• Proven ability to build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders
• Communicate thoughts, actions and opportunities clearly with strong networking skills
• Minimum 5 years of experience cooking in a luxury environment
• Previous culinary leadership experience preferred
• Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset

Hourly rate of $30.13

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, an elegant Spanish mission-style Inn, boasts exceptional accommodation in the heart of Wine Country. As one big team, community ofservice professionals, we come together and work with a common purpose to welcome, connect and serve others.

Visa Requirements:Applicants must be able to provide proof that they are legally able to work in the United States.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.