Executive Sous Chef

Fairmont Breakers is a beloved feature of the Long Beach skyline; a historic landmark with a character and soul of its own. Originally opened in the roaring twenties as a lavish hotel on the waterfront, Breakers was a sought-after destination for world-famous stars. Following an extensive renovation, Fairmont Breakers returns as Long Beach’s only luxury hotel, restoring one of California’s most storied properties to its original grandeur. It offers 185 boutique rooms and suites; a rooftop pool and terrace; an open-air rooftop lounge with 360-degree views of the Pacific; a blissful two-story spa, wellness and fitness center; dining venues and bars including a live jazz club; and 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space. Whether exploring the comforts of elevated coastal Italian cuisine in Nettuno or dining among the stars with champagne and caviar in Sky Room, Fairmont Breakers aims to delight all of your senses with artful surroundings and innovative offerings from our culinary team.

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Executive Sous Chef

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts begins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will lead our team of culinary leaders and colleagues in the banquet events, restaurants, in-room dining, and bar operations.  Your expertise in recipe development elevates our menus while your leadership inspires and fosters our culinary talent.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Culinary Department to ensure guest satisfaction in all Venues and all Event functions in the hotel
• Assist the Executive Chef in recruiting, managing, supporting, and training of our Culinary Leaders and Colleagues.
• Responsible for Culinary scheduling and forecasting to achieve budgeted labor cost results
• Oversee ordering of food products
• Liaise on all events with Food and Beverage Managers (Banquets, Venues, Stewarding) and Conference Service Managers
• Oversee a comprehensive and industry leading culinary apprenticeship program
• Guide the Culinary Team to prepare food according to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency and ensure all quality standards and food cost standards are met
• Ensure food waste is kept to a minimum through ensuring proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food
• Adhere to Food Safety guidelines ensuring that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely
• Ensure compliance with local requirements and internal audits
• Ensure that the kitchen work area is clean, organized and that the equipment is functional
• Promote teamwork and morale within the kitchen and with all other departments.
• Responsible for the kitchen operation in the absence of the Executive Chef

Your experience and skills include:

• Experience in a senior culinary leadership role for a minimum of 3 years in a comparable property
• Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting an environment of colleague growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork and exceptional customer service
• Current on all culinary trends and active in the furthering of his/her or her own culinary development
• Extremely creative with strong service skills and a demonstrated ability to energize a diverse team of culinary professionals
• Proven financial planning skills with the ability to analyze data and trends and implement strategies for improvement

What is in it for you:

• Salary Range: USD $87,000 - $97,000
• Discounted hotel rooms and food & beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe.
• We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and WATCH

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