Sous Chef (Restaurant Kitchens)

Sous Chef
A special occasion calls for great food! As a Sous Chef with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts you will lead a team of culinary professionals in creating spectacular dishes that will create memorable dining experiences for our Guests. Your experience in managing various aspects of a kitchen will be reflective in positive Guest satisfaction and Colleague engagement results.

Hotel Overview:
At Fairmont Hamilton Princess, our approach to Human Resources begins with selecting the best candidates to join our global team of service professionals committed to turning moments into memories for our guests. As a member of our Food & Beverage team your passion, commitment, and engaging interpersonal skills will ensure efficient operations to Fairmont Standard and exceptional cuisine.

Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Consistently offer professional, engaging and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues


• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all aspects of job performance, practice Fairmont Service Promise”s in all interactions


• Expedite service, controlling the flow of food orders in and out of the kitchen, and ensure that all line employees are working together to cook and plate the correct dishes at the correct times. Ensure that all orders are completed on time


• Demonstrate awareness of groups, events or activities happening in the hotel as provided in pre-shift meetings


• Menu development; content proposals, costing, recipes, production lists, photos


• Order food and managing inventories to maximize quality and minimize food cost


• Integrate culinary operations with the front of the house managers


• Motivate, lead, coach and manage all aspect of team members” performance


• Schedule and manage staff to support production and labour cost goals


• Participate in and apply hotel training programs, primarily Leadership 2000 and its principles


• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen; applying all health department guidelines, educating staff in procedures and policies, reporting and following up on equipment deficiencies, taking responsibility for


• the management of stewarding staff, demonstrating and reinforcing a work smart/work safe attitude


• Develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with all supporting departments


• Follow and ensure compliance with all corporate, hotel and departmental policies and procedures


• Work to advance professional knowledge and abilities and encouraging and supporting staff to do the same


• Participate in hotel committees


• Perform other job related duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Documented culinary training and certification (Red Seal certificate, Journeyman”s papers of international equivalent) is strongly preferred


• 5 years ” general culinary experience in luxury hotel or high quality restaurant environment, such as Michelin Star rated or equivalent is strongly preferred


• At least 1 year international experience is strongly preferred


• Previous leadership experience is strongly preferred


• Capable to set and maintain the highest standards of food presentation and quality


• Proven interpersonal, communication and organisational skills


• Proven ability to work efficiently in a demanding and fast paced environment


• Proven ability to work cohesively as part of a team in a multi cultural, diverse environment


• Proven ability to focus attention on guests needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times


• Working knowledge of MS Office programmes is required


• Strong work ethic, highly responsible, reliable and the ability to work extended hours as necessary is required

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Sitting: 0-1 Hr/Day; Walking: 6-8 Hr/Day; Standing: 6-8 Hr/Day


• Bending/Reaching: 4-6 Hr/Day


• Pushing/Pulling: 4-6 Hr/Day


• Physical Effort: Does Not Lift Weights Over 50 Lbs


• Visual Effort: Medium


• Environmental Stress: Busy Atmosphere

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Bermuda.

APPLY TODAY: Whether you”re launching your career or seeking meaningful employment, we invite you to visit http://www.fairmontcareers.com/ to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts-and the extraordinary opportunities that exist!

ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That”s why you’ll find exceptional work opportunities-throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific-as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London”s The Savoy, New York”s The Plaza, and Shanghai”s Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!