A sous chef is responsible for planning and managing food preparation in kitchens. Essentially, they act as the assistant to the head chef and help them to create delicious menus and meal designs

What you will be doing:

Supporting the head chef or executive chef in the general running of the kitchen.
Managing the kitchen staff, including setting the rota, and handling disciplinary and HR issues in the absence of the head chef.
Leading a team of chefs in cooking and preparing meals, including checking food quality and overseeing cooking techniques.
Taking responsibility for more technical elements of cuisine.
Training junior chefs.
Onboarding new employees.
Designing / helping the head chef to create food and drink menus.
Working within specified budgets.
Ensuring the kitchen meets high standards of quality.
Completing food hygiene documents to comply with the law and writing environmental health reports when necessary.
Establishing strong relationships with staff in other areas of the business, including managers and front of house teams.
Deputizing for the head chefs in their absence.
Being the voice of the kitchen when communicating with waiters and bar staff.
Ordering supplies and negotiating with suppliers.
Managing inventory and keeping control of stock.
Organizing produce and ensuring strict adherence to food hygiene regulations.
Supervising all food preparation
What is in it for you?

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
Discounted Food & Beverage, Golf and Spa on property
Your experience and skills include:

Education

4-year colleges, culinary art schools, community colleges, technical schools or to complete programs related to position.
Experience & Skills

Willingness to learn, as becoming a sous chef is a hands-on learning experience. In order to progress to head chef, you will also need to be willing to progress your skills
 Verbal communication skills, as sous chefs will need to communicate with the head chef and other kitchen staff
Leadership skills, as sous chefs will need to lead a team of staff and must be able to do this confidently
Attention to detail, as sous chefs must pay attention to flavorings
Physical fitness, as sous chefs will have to be on their feet all day
Organization skills, as kitchens are busy and stressful and chefs need to keep their work environment tidy and clean
Your team and working environment:

We are Dream Makers and committed to creating memorable moments for our guests and colleagues inspired by our authentic warmth and essence of generosity 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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 

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