Executive Sous Chef

Breathe deeply, dream wildly, and discover a soulful sanctuary where finding yourself comes naturally. Magic sits around every corner and within every conversation. It enchants through the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon and the sunshine of San Diego. It’s where classic meets cool, the fine unwinds into fun and inspiration leads to immersion. 

Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in nature, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery. The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.  

Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego. 

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit.
• Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/year USD

Responsibilities: 

Plan, organize, control and direct the work of colleagues responsible for preparation of sweet items, pastries, cakes, ice creams, sorbets, fruit compotes, breads, chocolates, and show pieces while ensuring superior quality and consistency. 

• Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of colleagues and managers in the kitchen’s bake/pastry shop through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation (20%) 
• Assist in the planning and development of menus for the hotel; ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration.  (15%) 
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control. (15%) 
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Fairmont Grand Del Mar, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.  (10%) 
• Set up control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency and the ability to create proper purchasing specifications as well as monitor and review operating criteria and develop an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.  (10%) 
• Communicate with colleagues and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.  (10%) 
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors 

• College degree preferred, specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience required. 
• Minimum of five years of experience in a luxury resort setting, demonstrating a high standard of service, attention to detail, and guest satisfaction experience in multiple culinary/food and beverage department head positions.
• Requires a working knowledge of division as well as Fairmont Grand Del Mar cultural and core standards, policies, and standards operating procedures. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job. 
• Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools. 
• Requires reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language. 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Fairmont Grand Del Mar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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