Chef de Cuisine - Jasper, Canada - FAIRMONT

FAIRMONT

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Jasper, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Company Description

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking passionate and adventurous individuals to join our incredible team here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Our hotel offers a wide variety of jobs in over thirty departments and is sure to have something that sparks your interest.

We pride ourselves on the work/play lifestyle that working in Jasper National Park provides and we do our best to ensure your quality of life is elevated when working for us.

If you have ever dreamed of working in Jasper, don't miss out on this opportunity.

Job Description:

Chef de Cuisine - Orso Trattoria
Work with our team of Chefs creating world class dining experiences for our guests. This is your opportunity to work in a Kitchen committed to preparing and serving the finest meals.

What is in it for you:

Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status
Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status
Employee Travel Program
Comprehensive Wellness Platform (LifeWorks)
Discounts on food & beverage/spa/golf
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, 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
Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items according to hotel recipes and standards
Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen colleagues and ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards & expectations
Liaise daily with restaurant Managers to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation
Ensuring proper and adequate levels of food are held and ordered through birchstreet procurement system
Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
Actively interact with guests at tables
Balance operational, administrative and colleague needs
Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines
Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
Follow kitchen policies, procedures, service standards and monitor performance
Monitor all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
Adhere to menu engineering program and create seasonal and holiday menus according to hotel guidelines
Control outlet food cost, through menu engineering, production efficiencies, and food waste reduction
Active in planet 21 initiatives
Coach and mentor sous chefs and culinary colleagues
Conduct corrective disciplinary action forms and documentation as needed
Supervise the proper food rotation and daily temperature log book completion
Adhere to and follow ALL SAFE health and safety protocols, ensure all colleagues are trained and held accountable for the set standard
Place work orders for items needing repair
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Your experience and skills include:

34 year's high volume culinary management experience in a luxury hotel or large kitchen environment
Red Seal Certificate (Journeyperson's papers) or recognized international equivalent required
Safe Food Handling Certification required
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Possess strong leadership, organization, time management & communication skills
Strong Skills in visual presentation of food, with a familiarity with contemporary serving styles; Attention to detail, accuracy and consistency with recipes and plating
Works well with others, demonstrates good team spirit with an open mind
Able to lift, carry and pull up to 50lbs and able to constantly stand and walk throughout shift
Able to withstand exposure to kitchen equipment includes large and small ovens, stoves, steam kettles, mixers, sheeter, fryers, rational ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, fridges and freezers as well as blast freezers

Your team and working environment:

Sitting 12 hrs/day
Walking 68 hrs/day
Standing 68 hrs/day
Bending/Reaching 13 hrs/day
Pushing/Pulling 13 hrs/day
Physical Effort may lift weights up to 50lbs

Environmental Stress

High works mainly inside, however outside work may be required
Fastpaced, upscale, luxury hotel
Close proximity to Marmot Basin Ski Resorts in winter and worldrenowned hiking trails in summer
Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections

Additional Information

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

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