Sous Chef

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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/ Be a part of the historic castle on the park, The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed hotel, a timeless landmark capturing memories since 1907.

Located in the heart of midtown, The Plaza now features 282 luxury hotel rooms and suites, the elegant Champagne Bar as well as the legendary Palm Court, New York City’s premier destination for afternoon tea. The Plaza offers the Five Diamond standard of excellence and sophistication while offering an authentically local and unrivalled experience for our guest.

A special occasion calls for great food! As a Sous Chef with The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, you will lead a team of culinary professionals in creating spectacular dishes that will create memorable dining experiences for our Guests. Your experience in managing various aspects of a kitchen will be reflective in positive Guest satisfaction and Colleague engagement results.

Compensation

$85,000 - $90,000 Annual Salary Summary of Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus, according to hotel recipes and standards Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen colleagues Ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards & expectations Liaise daily with Outlet Managers to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions Actively interact with guests at tables Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance with productivity guidelines Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage Other duties as assigned Previous leadership experience in the culinary field required Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities Highly responsible & reliable Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.