Sous Chef – Chinese Cuisine
The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in managing all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, safety, and efficiency. The role supports menu execution, team supervision, cost control, and full compliance with the hotel’s Integrated Management System (IMS) covering Quality, Environment, and Occupational Health & Safety.
Kitchen Operations & Food Production
- Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and service execution
- Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and presented in accordance with hotel standards, recipes, and portion control
- Supervise mise en place, cooking processes, and plating to maintain consistency and quality
Food Safety, Hygiene & Compliance
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards (HACCP)
- Monitor food storage, labelling, temperature control, and FIFO practices
- Conduct regular inspections of kitchen areas, equipment, and storage facilities
- Identify and correct non-conformities related to food quality and hygiene
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained in good condition
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role
- Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a Chinese restaurant or hotel.
- Strong knowledge of authentic Chinese cuisine, cooking techniques, ingredients, and presentation.
- Knowledge of wok cooking, dim sum, roasting, and Chinese sauces is an advantage.
- HACCP or Food Safety Certification is preferred.
- Good understanding of food cost control and inventory management.
- Basic computer skills are an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent culinary and knife skills.
- Strong leadership and supervisory abilities.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Your team and working environment:
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.