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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. MOVENPICK
  4. Culinary

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Mövenpick Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon

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REF74933H

Sous chef

Region

MEA SPAC


Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.


Job Description

The Sous Chef is the second-in-command in the kitchen and supports the Executive Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations. This includes supervising kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food quality and hygiene, managing inventory, and contributing to menu planning. The Sous Chef plays a vital role in maintaining efficiency and consistency in a busy hotel kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities.

  • Supervise and coordinate the kitchen team during food preparation and service.

  • Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to hotel standards.

  • Monitor kitchen operations to maintain food quality, freshness, and consistency.

  • Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen staff.

  • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.

  • Manage kitchen inventory and food cost control.

  • Participate in menu development and costings.

  • Handle kitchen scheduling, stock ordering, and supplier communication in the Chef’s absence.

  • Ensure a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen workspace.

  • Address and resolve any kitchen or food-related issues promptly.

  • Stay updated with culinary trends and new techniques.


Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a hotel or high-volume kitchen.

  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

  • In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP or equivalent).

  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.

  • Passion for high-quality cuisine and customer satisfaction.

  • Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

LET YOUR PASSION SHINE

We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. 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.

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Let your passion shine

We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.

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