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.

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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