Job Description

Junior Sous Chef, Culinary INSPIRE (18-month management trainee program)
Are you ready to take on the challenge? Do you enjoy helping others and building emotional connections to make people feel special and welcomed? If so, then we want YOU to be part of our Fairmont Royal York family.

Every day you will be responsible for engaging with our guests, clients and colleagues. You will create the essential Toronto experience at the hotel that has been a Canadian icon for over 91 years. You will be given the responsibility to ensure that our guests and colleagues feel WELCOMED, CARED FOR and INCREDIBLE. Being part of the Fairmont Royal York family is more than providing warm and consistent service. As an ambassador of Fairmont Royal York, you will take the initiatives necessary to turn moments into memories by taking the time to understand our guests' purposes: why are they staying at Fairmont Royal York, what is their length of stay and what are their preferences and passions? Making our guests feel heard and cared for creates an emotional connection to our brand and builds loyalty.

These emotional connections are not just for guests. As part of the Fairmont Royal York family, you will be tasked with creating impactful relationships with your colleague.

As an Emerging Leader, you will lead yourself through: positive orientation, self-development, self-management and problem solving. You will lead others through: leading by example, engaging with the teams, developing others and communicating effectively. You will lead the business through being guest-focused and aware of the business and identifying areas of improvement.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

Other INSPIRE Programs Features:

• You can explore multiple departments to understand fundamentals of hospitality and your property's operations
• A Peer Ambassador helps you settle into your role, your responsibilities, and life as a hospitality professional
• A Mentor guides your progress, allowing you to learn by example
• You receive networking opportunities - connecting digitally and in-person, building your network across your property and AccorHotels
• A Property Project provides you with the opportunity to shine, showcasing your skillset,and innovative attributes
• You can see a clear path to continuous improvement - through ongoing feedback
• Checkpoints with your leadership team, ensuring you thrive in your program

What you will be doing:

• Assist in leading, mentoring and training the Culinary Operations team
• Supervise and delegate duties; ensure brand standards are maintained
• Liaise with food and beverage front of house, banquets, sales and catering to ensure the highest standard of food quality and service is met
• Ensure kitchen is prepared for daily operations with on-going communication with team and relevant departments
• Assist staff with closing procedures when necessary
• Update communication log book with daily results and happenings
• Assist with monthly forecasts, weekly schedules, communication meetings, and month end comments for the department
• Implement and develop promotional, service oriented and revenue generating programs
• Ensure a safe working environment for all staff
• Ensure a complete understanding of health and safety regulations, fire regulations and evacuation procedures
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and all maintenance issues are addressed
• Motivate staff to contribute to the overall success of the department
• Encourage teamwork and professionalism throughout the department
• Implement relevant staff and guest suggestions
• Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the dining room

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 3 years cooking experience including experience in a fine dining restaurant an asset
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman's papers) or Recognized International Equivalent or working to obtain
• 'Valid City of Toronto Food Handler Certificate required
• Previous supervisory experience an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Aspires to become an Executive Chef with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
• Must be innovative, detail oriented and quality conscious

Physical Aspects of Position include but are not limited to the following:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Constant kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Frequent ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Your team and working environment:

For over 91 years, Fairmont Royal York has stood proudly as a Toronto landmark. When the hotel opened in 1929 it was the tallest building in the British Common Wealth and contained 1,048 rooms, a concert hall, library, extensive bakery, radio station and even a hospital. Today, this essential downtown landmark has completed a multi-million dollar transformation, reimagining its lobby, rooms, dining venues, event spaces, and Fairmont Gold - the property's exclusive hotel within a hotel luxury experience. Another stunning chapter for Fairmont Royal York has begun. To learn more, click

Note: Must already be legally entitled to work in Canada to be considered for the position.

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

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