Recognized as the #1 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Fairmont Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture. World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning harbour views.
The magnificent property completed a $60+ million restoration in 2017 that celebrated its proud history while moving the hotel into a new era of modern luxury and transforming the iconic property into a must-visit destination. In 2023, the property introduced a revamped Fairmont Gold Experience, including a major renovation to the Fairmont Gold floor. 88 Fairmont Gold rooms and a newly renovated lounge are ready to accommodate guests. Located on Vancouver Island, Canada's Castle on the Coast is the ideal starting point to explore British Columbia's stunning natural and expansive beauty. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes the property's prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World.
What is in it for you:
Wonderful company culture - our colleagues are at the heart of all we do
Excellent training with the opportunity to build a successful career
Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities
Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues
Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress
Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
Complimentary uniform laundering
Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare benefits and RMT, dental, vision.
Complimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through our Employee Assistance Program
Access to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
Opportunity to participate in our Leadership Incentive Program
Competitive salary starting at 87,000
What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Executive Chef, as Chef de Cuisine, your creative flair and passion for food will inspire the culinary team to deliver world class food for our guests. Through your effective leadership and innovation, you will create concept driven menus that reflect Q at the Empress' position as a leader in pacific northwest cuisine. The Chef de Cuisine will:
Work in partnership with the Executive Chef you will execute the smooth and flawless culinary operation of the Restaurant, Bar, In Room Dining venues and Special Events.
Be accountable for managing the day to day operations of the restaurant kitchen, and be an active presence on the floor, leading your team to deliver service excellence
Be accountable for driving revenue and profit through the development and implementation of menu design, strategies, practices and promotions while keeping with the overall concept
Effectively participate in managing the departmental budget through purchasing, inventory management, pricing, and labour cost controls
Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new colleagues
Train and lead the team in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followed
Promote the growth and development of internal talent
Participate in managing the restaurant social media accounts in partnership with the Restaurant GM, and Marketing Manager, in accordance with marketing standards (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Maintain the safety and sanitation of the kitchen
Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective operation of the hotel
Work in partnership with the Restaurant GM, create and maintain all restaurant menus in keeping with the overall restaurant concept
Constantly drive innovation to be the "Hottest Place in Town" by actively promoting your restaurant within the community
Adhere to all Company policies, procedures and values
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
6+ years' experience in kitchen leadership roles. A combination of both stand alone and luxury hotel experience is an asset.
Demonstrated passion for the industry and guests
Knowledge of current culinary and restaurant trends
Proven ability to drive revenues and profit, without sacrificing colleague and customer experiences
Proven ability in menu concept and design
Strong business acumen
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Excellent work ethic with a high degree of responsibility
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team and build relationships
Additional Information
Visa Requirements:
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Your team and working environment:
Welcome to Canada's Castle on the Coast. The Empress Hotel sits proudly at the centre of culture and history in Victoria, British Columbia. This is the best of all worlds - where contrast meets distinction, opulence blends harmoniously with the understated and fabled history meshes with contemporary affairs. This award-winning Victoria hotel and National Historic Site is an alluring blend of classic and contemporary, vintage and cutting-edge: Where Modern meets Iconic. Come join our wonderful team of hospitality experts!
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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