Executive Chef

Company Description"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! #BELIMITLESS"What is in it for you:Employee discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and spa experiences at Accor and Fairmont properties worldwideFlexible and competitive healthcare benefit plans designed to meet the unique needs of you and your family, starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 4% of employee contributions, plus eligibility to participate in the hotel's Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, potentially bringing the total employer match up to 5%Eligible to participate in Accor's Senior Leadership Incentive ProgramLearning programs to promote growth and development unlocking your full potentialOpportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the worldAbility to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activitiesJob DescriptionResponsible for ensuring the nutritional integrity and quality of the food served.Develops menus and determines food specifications in order to ensure that there are creative menus in all outlets.Directs all culinary departments to ensure proper product handling, preparation procedures, expedition of banquet functions, customer satisfaction and cost control.Prepare monthly forecasts and assists in the development of annual budget in all culinary areas.Conducts inspections of all culinary workstations to ensure that all health and safety standards are followed.Directs training of all staff with regards to food preparation to ensure qualified staff and consistency of all food preparations.Performs all administrative tasks such as payroll and scheduling.Prepares and conducts monthly colleague communication meetings to increase staff awareness, share information, conducts required monthly training and to discuss quality standards.Assists the catering department with the design of client menus and the development of future business.Monitor the food purchasing process and assists the purchasing manager with accurate and timely needs for food purchasing.Act as Public Relations and community liaisonQualificationsTo 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.Must have 5 years experience as an Executive Chef at a resort property.Complete knowledge of classical, contemporary, international and Spa cuisine.Technical knowledge in banquet food production and presentation.Excellent communication skills with and emphasis on training and coaching.Ability to conform to the highest standards established in the culinary profession.Must possess extensive culinary training and preparation backgroundMust possess a minimum of five years as a Executive Chef.Management experience at a quality resort, hotel or restaurantFood handling/sanitation certificateAbility to work an 8hr shift in a hot and noisy environment.Stand continuously during the shiftIntermittently bend, stoop, reach, and twistIntermittently lift product and equivalentOccasionally carry product and equipmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Continuous exposure to heatOccasional exposure to dust, cold, and waterOccasional exposure to fumesIntermittent exposure to noiseSalary Range of $110,000-$137,500Additional InformationFairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, an elegant Spanish mission-style Inn, boasts exceptional accommodation in the heart of Wine Country. As one big team, community of service 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.Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D.Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS