Sous Chef

FAIRMONT

Sous Chef

Washington, CT +5 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Be the culinary backbone of our kitchen, working closely with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences. With your creative flair and leadership skills, you'll inspire our culinary team, ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation in every dish we serve.

    • Assist the Executive Chef in managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, staffing, and inventory management.
    • Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create and refine menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients, culinary trends, and guest preferences.
    • Oversee food preparation activities, ensuring dishes are prepared according to recipes, quality standards, and food safety regulations.
    • Train and supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance on culinary techniques, sanitation practices, and teamwork to maintain high levels of productivity and quality.
    • Conduct regular inspections of food items, ensuring proper presentation, taste, and temperature, and addressing any issues or discrepancies promptly.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • 3 years formal culinary school or equivalent experience.
    • Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role of Sous chef in various stations throughout the kitchen.
    • Extensive knowledge of all culinary departments and previous experience in all areas including pastries.
    • The successful candidate must exhibit a passion for food, desire to achieve perfection and posses the ability to create the same sense of excitement from the colleagues.
    • Must be an effective supervisor and trainer; administrative knowledge is an asset.
    • Must keep abreast of culinary trends and continually seek to improve on all that is done within the kitchens.
    • Current First Aid and Serve Safe training an asset.
    • Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to change and perform with a high level of energy at all times.
    • Must be a team player with a positive attitude
    • Must be able to work a flexible schedule

    Additional Information

    Note: Customization may be included for any specific local or legislative requirements, such as work permits
    Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
    We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

  • Locations
    San Francisco, CA • Aspen, CO • Washington, CT • Washington, DC • Miami Beach, FL • Traverse City, MI