Company Description
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the ‘Castle in the City’, with its chateau-style green-clad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downtown Vancouver that captures the hearts and imaginations of all who visit. A registered heritage property operating since 1939, the hotel symbolizes grandeur and timeless elegance. In spring 2019, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver completed a $75M, five-year multiphase revitalization project. With its prestigious address on Georgia Street, this castle is surrounded by a diverse arts community of galleries and theatres, a thriving shopping district, exhilarating nightlife and world-class cuisine. Join our team and welcome our guests to extraordinary experiences at their home away from home.
Job Description
Restaurant Chef De Cuisine – Notch8 & In Room Dining
Step into the culinary spotlight as our Restaurant Chef de Cuisine and lead our dynamic kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. With your creative vision and culinary expertise, you’ll elevate the guest experience by crafting innovative dishes that excite the palate and create lasting memories.
As the leader of our restaurant kitchen brigade, you will orchestrate a symphony of flavors while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation. Your passion for culinary excellence will inspire your team to push boundaries and deliver a dining experience that exceeds expectations every time.
What’s in it for you:
* An inclusive, empowering, and positive workplace where people are at the heart of everything we do
* The chance to have fun at work alongside passionate hospitality professionals who are committed to making the world a more welcoming place
* Competitive pay, starting at $80,000 with annual compensation reviews based on market, performance, and capabilities
* Complimentary meals during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
* Complimentary dry-cleaning of business attire
* Up to $120 per year for safety footwear allowance
* Up to $350 per year for tool replacement allowance
* Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
* Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
* Extensive benefits package including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirements
* Company-matched pension plan, and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan for those meeting eligibility requirements
* Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired colleagues with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
* Colleague benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Accor properties worldwide for you and your family
* The opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment within a Vancouver heritage building with a historic legacy dating back to 1939
* Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
* Opportunities to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
What you will be doing:
* Ensure consistency in the preparation of all food items according to hotel recipes and food safety standards, while controlling food costs and minimizing wastage
* Train, motivate, supervise, and develop all staff, including Sous Chefs, while fostering a positive work environment
* Conduct daily shift briefings and provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to colleagues, driving high performance and managing labour productivity
* Liaise daily with Restaurant Managers to maintain open lines of communication regarding guest feedback and service issues
* Maintain and enhance food products through creative menu development and presentation, ensuring proper and adequate levels of food are held and ordered
* Adhere to the menu engineering program, creating seasonal and holiday menus in alignment with hotel guidelines
* Communicate regularly with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef regarding any problems, irregularities, or concerns, and offer solutions or courses of action
* Ensure a safe working environment by overseeing regular maintenance of equipment, proactively preventing accidents, and diligently addressing safety hazards
* Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
To be successful in this role we ask that you have:
* 3-4 years of high-volume culinary management experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or large kitchen setting
* Safe Food Handling Certification and Red Seal Certification (Cook) or international equivalent
* Proven experience in cost control and managing food, equipment, labor, and wastage
* Ability to manage and lead in a unionized environment (asset)
* Strong culinary skills, including food presentation and contemporary serving styles
* Computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Windows applications
* Interpersonal skills to manage a diverse team and address problems effectively
* Ability to perform under pressure and maintain focus on guest satisfaction
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
* Shared office space with Food & Beverage leaders.
* Regular standing, walking, and lifting (up to 30 lbs).
* Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, and use of stairs and ramps.
Additional Information
Visa Requirements:
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
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.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com
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