Sous Chef

Company Description

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.

**Job Description**:
At Accor Novotel Setubal we are currently looking for a Sous Chef.

Every memorable dining experience begins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. As a Sous Chef, your expertise in recipe development elevates our menus while your leadership inspires and fosters our culinary talent.

Your responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

- Consistently offer professional, friendly, and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues.
- Seek opportunities to increase food revenue, decrease expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction
- Planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities
- Create food menus.
- Give prepared plates the “final touch” presentation
- Complete daily market lists to ensure quality food ordering while maintaining budgeted costs.
- Meet with the Storekeeper to ensure quality & par levels are maintained.
- Conduct daily shift briefings.
- Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations.
- Liaise daily with colleagues to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback.
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
- Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs.
- Ensuring that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
- Follow kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards.
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
- Supervise kitchen staff’s activities, arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Adhere to ISO - Haccap regulations
- Monitor and record yielding wastage
- Monitor sales weekly monthly
- Create new upcoming ideas keep with trends
- Produce menu cards and recipes for staff to follow train as needed

**Qualifications**:

- Previous leadership experience in the culinary field required at least 2 years
- Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
- Experience in Portuguese and Mediterranean food
- Perfect command of English. Other foreign languages will be a definite asset
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Highly responsible & 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, always remaining calm and courteous
- A passion for food and desire to further develop culinary and leadership skills

Additional Information

What we offer:

- Be part of an international company
- Work for a leader brand as Accor present in 110 countries
- Development and career opportunities
- Benefits according to the role
- Accor discounts card

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

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.
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