Luxury Hotel Sous Chef

Sofitel is the only French luxury hotel brand with a presence on five continents with 120 addresses, in almost 40 countries. Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to today’s more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty, quality, and excellence. Each Sofitel property offers a genuine experience of the French “art de vivre.”

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is situated in West Hollywood, on the edge of Beverly Hills and just steps away from iconic landmarks; LA designer boutiques, contemporary art galleries and world famous spots. We blend Hollywood glamour, European elegance, and French style in an ambiance that combines see-and-be-seen excitement and the calm of an urban resort.

Thrive in an environment where care and kindness are at the heart of everything we do. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact. We will support you in maintaining your well-being too, so that you can live life to the fullest.

When you become one of our Heartists®, you will also be a member of the Accor group with all the benefits in which that brings. The ALL Heartists® program is the benefits program dedicated to Accor Heartists®. It provides employees with the opportunity to enjoy living life to its fullest throughout the year, thanks to preferential rates in hotels and exclusive discounts with a wide range of partners (travel, gourmet, wellness, shopping…)

Elevate your culinary skills to new levels of excellence.  Here you can share and grow your knowledge, learning from passionate and experienced people every day. We will encourage you to explore your creativity and extend your repertoire, bringing joy to our guests with  every mouthful. 

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for leading our kitchen’s operations, including overseeing all culinary activities and ensuring compliance with all regulations with respect to food safety and hygiene. 
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and execute menus for our restaurant. 
• Responsible for maintaining the high standards of guest satisfaction expected of our brand. 
• Cultivate a strong people culture by investing in the coaching and development of our associates. The incumbent will take ownership of people-management matters for the department including recruiting, upskilling and mentoring team members.
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions to improve the environment and menus.
• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to property recipes and standards.
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the team and thrive for guest feedback.
• Administrative tasks: scheduling shifts, ordering supplies, etc.

• 5 years culinary experience as a Head Chef in a property of similar standing
• Multi-outlet experience a plus
• Experience with managing union employees
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Microsoft office suite experience
• Candidate should possess holistic and well-developed culinary skill sets and have a well-rounded and diverse culinary background.
• Luxury hotel experience a plus.
• Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team.
• Complete knowledge of statutory regulations and requirements in food handling, including full knowledge of food safety, hygiene and related practices.
• Able to work independently yet also possessing strong leadership qualities to provide guidance to those who work in the kitchen.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Confidentiality: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.

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

Pay: $85,000 annually 

Schedule: Variable - AM and PM