Job Description

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.



Chef de Cuisine

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:

• 3-4 year\xe2\x80\x99s high volume culinary management experience in a luxury hotel or large kitchen environment
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyperson\xe2\x80\x99s papers) or recognized international equivalent required
• Safe Food Handling Certification required
• Proficient in Microsoft windows applications word, excel, power point, and birchstreet
• 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 - 1-2 hrs/day
• Walking - 6-8 hrs/day
• Standing - 6-8 hrs/day
• Bending/Reaching - 1-3 hrs/day
• Pushing/Pulling - 1-3 hrs/day
• Physical Effort - may lift weights up to 50lbs
• Environmental Stress - High - works mainly inside, however outside work may be required
• Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel
• Close proximity to Marmot Basin Ski Resorts in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer
• Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections

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.

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