Junior Sous Chef

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

We are looking for a passionate Junior Sous Chef with experience in Peruvian cuisine to assist in daily kitchen operations. The successful candidate will support the Sous Chef in food preparation, quality control, and team supervision, while contributing to the authentic Peruvian dining experience through knowledge of traditional recipes and cooking methods:

Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards

Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues

Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen colleagues in absence of the Sous Chef

Ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards and expectations

Liaise with the Outlet Chef to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback

Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage

Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions

Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment

Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards

Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Previous experience in the culinary field required

Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent required

Diploma certification in a culinary discipline an asset

Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications an asset

Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

Highly responsible and reliable

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Additional information

Experience is an asset

Prior experience working with Opera or a related system

Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus