Sous Chef

Company Description

Hotel Overview

Fairmont Royal Pavilion is a beautiful 75 room property, with three restaurants located on the platinum coast of beautiful Barbados, which focuses on the growth and development of staff by offering learning opportunities to gain valuable experience in the business.  You will be eligible for a number of employee benefits including 50% discounts on use of restaurants, ability to stay at the hotels in the Accor Group at discounted rates, medical, pension etc.

As a Sous Chef, you play a key role in maintaining the consistency, quality, and excellence of our culinary operations. You will support the Executive Chef in the day-to-day management of the kitchen while leading and developing your team with professionalism, pride, and a commitment to high standards.

Job Description

• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and EHC standards throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure adequate stock levels and smooth kitchen operations during service.
• Uphold high standards of hygiene, food quality, and presentation.
• Train and support new team members and apprentices.
• Control costs through portion management, stock rotation, and waste reduction.
• Work closely with Restaurant Management and Front of House to ensure seamless service.
• Coordinate with Stewarding to ensure effective kitchen support.
• Support the Culinary team with additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years’ culinary experience, preferably in luxury hotels or upscale restaurants.
• Strong knowledge of cold kitchen preparation, salads, dressings, appetizers, charcuterie, and buffet presentation.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and food presentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

Fairmont Hotels is a globally renowned luxury brand, celebrated for creating unforgettable memories for our guests. With more than 30,000 colleagues worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, embracing innovation, and fostering a culture of excellence.

An exciting hospitality career awaits you if you are committed to providing our Guests with an authentically local experience through providing warm and engaging service.

Our Heartists work cohesively as part of the team in a demanding, multi-cultural diverse environment

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

Together, let's create memories that exceed expectations. #BeLimitless