Executive Sous Chef

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What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide, including Fairmont Hotels
• Learning programs through our Academies
• 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 our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
• Competitive and flexible Health Care Benefit Plans to meet you and your family’s unique needs
• Vacation Benefits after 90 days, 401k match at 100% of first 4% of contributions

As Executive Sous Chef you will play a pivotal role in our kitchen and dining operations by leading and inspiring a team of talented culinary professionals to create unforgettable experience and leave our guests wanting more.

• Lead, mentor, and train the Culinary & Stewarding teams
• Ensure consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to property recipes and standards, focusing on quality & visual appeal
• Strategize with the team on new offerings and actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions to improve the environment and menus 
• Maintain forecasted monthly food cost and ensure effective cost controls are in place
• Partner with the FOH Restaurant and Banquet teams, as well as the Conference Services and Catering Sales team to ensure a seamless sequence of service exceeding guest expectations
• Communicate effectively with all departments and thrive for guest feedback
• Work with suppliers to focus on a locally driven menu while capturing the best value, quality and maximizing profit
• Work closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure product inventories are maintained
• Balance operational, administrative and colleague needs by focusing on guests feedback surveys, colleague feedback surveys and financial results
• Develop and maintain relationships with Culinary Schools and local programs in order to create a pipeline of talent
• Assist in overall management responsibilities as needed
• Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all health and safety policies, ensuring 100% compliance with the EcoSure Audits and Health Department Standards
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous Culinary leadership experience required
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent required
• Diploma/Certification in Culinary discipline an asset
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish an asset
• Strong knowledge of culinary and restaurant trends
• Service focused personality and passion for everything Culinary
• Proven ability to build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders
• Communicate thoughts, actions and opportunities clearly with strong networking skills
• Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance

Yearly salary range for this role is $87,000- $90,200

Fairmont 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.