Executive Sous Chef

Company DescriptionYour team and working environment:Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.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/Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESSJob DescriptionSummary of Responsibilities:Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:Summary of Responsibilities:Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:Oversees daily kitchen operation and sets direction of culinary department in conjunction with the Executive ChefAssist the Executive Chef in preparation of financial forecasts and budgets; instrumental in taking steps to assist the division in exceeding Food and Beverage financial targetsEnsuring proper inventory control and ordering practices are utilizedAssist the Executive Chef in meeting or exceeding goals as identified through employee engagement surveys.Leading initiatives to guarantee Guest Satisfaction Scores are overachievedTraining and development of culinary team members with emphasis on team leads, food presentation and preparation methodsIn conjunction with other leaders, the Executive Sous Chef will ensure the kitchen is maintained in optimum conditionStrives to advance his/her knowledge, skills and abilities and consistently shares same with othersInstrumental in running a department that meets Health & Safety committee objectivesLead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive ChefWill be the key player in menu development and implementation of menus with consideration to concept, food trends, Guest Satisfaction results & food costActively involved in kitchen and department head meetingsQualificationsQualifications:This position is ideally suited to the individual who sees this position leading to an Executive Chef role in the futurePreferably in an Executive Sous Chef position or has held a Senior Sous Chef/ Chef de Cuisine position a minimum of 3 yearsValid trade qualificationsExceptional organization skills to manage a large food and beverage operationExcellent oral and written communication skillsA team player with the ability to train, coach and motivate employees.Product and quality obsessed with good knowledge in menu engineering and design.Previous experience scheduling of a large culinary teamBasic understanding of labor costs and productivityWell versed on calculation of food cost; Experience with conducting food inventories and understanding of inventory turn-overUnderstanding of safe work practices and initiatives to reduce or eliminate accidentsSelf-motivated, detail oriented and well organized with creative flair.Physical DemandsThis position requires:Constant standing and walking throughout shift.Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling.Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.Required Education and Experience* Minimum 3 years leadership experience in a luxury, high volume hotel.Additional InformationYour team and working environment:A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are OneOur commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V