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Executive Chef (Pre Opening)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $65,900.00 - $90,800.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
performance bonuses
Relocation assistance

Job Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a prestigious and globally recognized luxury hotel brand known for its commitment to excellence and creating unforgettable experiences for guests. With a workforce of over 30,000 employees worldwide, Fairmont is dedicated to providing outstanding service, fostering a culture of professionalism, and continuously raising the standards in luxury hospitality. The brand is synonymous with elegance, sophistication, and exceptional comfort, and it operates numerous iconic properties in prime locations across the globe. Each Fairmont hotel offers guests a unique blend of luxurious accommodations, fine dining, and world-class amenities that contribute to a memorable stay.

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Job Requirements

  • Previous leadership experience in the culinary field
  • Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent preferred
  • Diploma certification in a culinary discipline preferred
  • Complete knowledge of classical, contemporary and international cuisine
  • Technical knowledge in banquet food production and presentation
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
  • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Job Qualifications

  • Previous leadership experience in the culinary field
  • Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent preferred
  • Diploma certification in a culinary discipline preferred
  • Complete knowledge of classical, contemporary and international cuisine
  • Technical knowledge in banquet food production and presentation
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
  • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Job Duties

  • Comply at all times with Fairmont standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
  • Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
  • Lead an outstanding culinary team in a high volume, luxury hotel
  • Be innovative, detailed oriented, quality conscious and aware of new trends in presentation and preparation
  • Develop and prepare new signature items for the hotel and/or special functions
  • Effectively plan and develop menus considering product availability, food and service cost, marketing conditions and business volume
  • Assign prices for daily menus that result in net profit and participate in decisions on printing, layout, posting, and distribution of menus ensuring preparation and presentation consistency
  • Supervise Chefs in all phases of food production ensuring adequate operations in all outlets
  • Oversee daily activities such as preparation for all food items, sanitation of outlets, receiving daily inventories, log on report, and food cost report
  • Review and approve weekly payroll
  • Support environmental initiatives by seeking organic food options
  • Attend F&B meetings, Banquet Event Order meetings, schedule and conduct monthly department meetings
  • Communicate to engineering any physical maintenance problems
  • Promote professional work habits that develop an environment of respect, integrity, teamwork, and empowerment
  • Ensure department operation budget adherence and cost control
  • Responsible for hiring kitchen colleagues and conducting new hire and annual performance reviews
  • Direct involvement with ongoing employee training and development
  • Follow and enforce fire prevention and hotel regulations
  • Seek opportunities to increase revenues
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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