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    Sous Chef - Washington, United States - FAIRMONT

    FAIRMONT
    FAIRMONT Washington, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    The Sous Chef is responsible for and supervises the preparation and standards of all foods in his specific affectation. The Sous Chef provides guidance to all his/her staff, ensuring all foods are prepared as per the standards specified by Fairmont Washington D.C., Georgetown. The Sous Chef realizes the importance of food and labor costs, is a good organizer, and always strives to obtain the maximum efficiency as well as shares their knowledge and abilities with others.

    Responsibilities:

    • Complies the forecast, proceeds in assisting and supervising in the preparation of food items for the luncheon and dinner hour.
    • Checks portion sizes, methods of preparation and garnishing of foods.
    • Constantly monitor food storage areas and refrigerators to ensure that food spoilage is kept to a minimum. All incidents of food wastage are to be reported immediately.
    • Work closely with all kitchen colleagues in all kitchens to ensure that insufficient or excessive food production is managed to reduce costs.
    • Maintain on going training and development of colleagues that is requested by or initiated by the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef.
    • Manage colleague performance through training and coaching, all incidents should be reported to the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
    • Seek all opportunities to increase revenues through decreasing kitchen expenses and practicing standards for productivity without compromising Guest satisfaction.
    • Support a safe working environment by ensuring that all colleagues are working safely and equipment deficiencies are reported immediately.
    • Promote the health and safety program through example as well as enforcing the standards set by the Executive Chef and the Hotel.
    • Support and promote the environmental programs of the hotel by enforcing the standards set by the green committee as well as setting the example through personal actions.
    • Promote cooperation and teamwork amongst all departments of the kitchen as well as departments within the hotel.
    • Lead and inspire colleagues to reach their full potential through thorough training, follow up and setting the standards of excellence by practicing the same at all times.
    • Assist in goal development and follow up of departmental initiatives, budget reviews, and maintenance needs while keeping the Executive Chef informed of progress/challenges.
    • Enforces objectives, policies, standards and procedures set forth by the Executive Chef and Hotel Management.
    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.

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