Junior Sous Chef

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Company Description

Located in prestigious Rittenhouse Square, the AAA rated 4-diamond Sofitel – Philadelphia, boasts 306 beautifully appointed guestrooms, featuring Lanvin amenities, dream bedding and a luxurious atmosphere.  We will be your personal culinary connoisseurs, offering our classic, French inspired menu, made from the freshest ingredients harvested directly from our rooftop garden.  Enjoy our signature hand-crafted cocktails in Liberté Lounge, the “in-place” to gather and mingle for Philly’s finest clientele. 

Our team of highly trained Ambassadors are at your service, ready to provide a magnifique and memorable experience. 

Joie de Vivre is in our DNA, and we are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team! 

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will report to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef and lead your assigned Kitchen operations to include supervising food production and preparation ensuring quality and consistency. 

Junior Sous Chef 

What’s in it for you:

• Unlimited career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.  The sky is your limit!
• Make your mark, by being part of a high performing team which supports and inspires you to reach your highest potential.
• Give back through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities and local community based philanthropy.

What you'll be doing:

• Efficient daily functioning of the Main Kitchen and working closely with the Executive Chef/ Executive Sous Chef in all aspects of Kitchen management and leading the teams.
• Implementing new concepts, introducing new menus and standardized recipes, and ensuring quality, consistency and hygiene both for products and equipment.
• Execute controls, train and develop kitchen staff including coaching, daily functioning, and maintain efficient Kitchen Operations in assigned Kitchen.
• Showcase your unique personality, creativity and skills in any food you cook and create a memorable experience with your food.
• Assist with daily management of Kitchen staff and operations. 
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
• Manage all Kitchens in the absence of the Executive Chef/ Executive Sous Chef.
• Exercise good judgment and intuition to anticipating the needs of the team, co-workers and guests. 
• Be empowered to lead morning/evening operations and address feedback from external guests and Food & Beverage service team.

Your experience and skills include:

• A minimum of 3 years of previous Sous and/or Kitchen leadership experience or similar position.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. A love of all things culinary and the inherent desire to create unique delicious dishes and build a talented professional team.
• A positive, can-do attitude and an ability to multi-task in a fast paced, exciting environment while working alongside a diverse group of colleagues.
• Skilled in communicating with fellow team members with a polished appearance and a poised demeanor.Ability to naturally engage with anybody and show empathy; have genuine care and concern for both the well-being of our guests and fellow team members. 
• A desire to learn and grow in a professional, fun and chic environment!
• A Professional Studies / Degree in Culinary Arts Management or Culinary Science a plus. 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.