Botanist - Junior Sous Chef

Job description

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Do you have what it takes to be our new Botanist Junior Sous Chef?

 

Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Executive Restaurant Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:     
·  Offer genuine sense of hospitality at each point of guest contact 
·  Provide a warm, fun and approachable work environment while also maintaining a strong knowledge of menus, menu ingredients and guest preferences
·  Consistently offer a professional, friendly and engaging service adhered to FORBES 5 Star Dining Standards
·  Follow standards of conduct, safety, and sanitation policies
·  Trains and educates employees on high standards and international culinary techniques
·  Monitors performance levels of all team members and acts accordingly
·  Timely completion of all one-on-one meetings and performance reviews
·  Active involvement with our apprenticeship program including demonstrations and follow up with students
·  Maintains departmental standards as determined by the Executive Chef
·  Works closely with staff to ensure the high quality and consistency of food preparation and presentation
·  Ensures that the kitchen area is clean and the equipment is functional
·  Strive to advance his/her knowledge, skills and abilities and consistently share these with others
·  Promotes teamwork between the kitchen and all other departments
·  Responsible for the day to day maintenance of labour and food cost controls
·  Assists in the creation of weekly work schedule for their area.
·  Act as a role model to junior staff members by maintaining a professional work ethic and displaying exemplary cooking skills
·  Actively participate in the Fairmont Pacific Rim environmental program and department specific initiatives in working towards sustainable operations
·  To be Health & Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment
·  Performs any and all other tasks which are assigned by management
Qualifications:
·  Minimum of six to eight years cooking experience in all areas of a similar high end environment with a keen eye for the small details is essential
·  Experience in a 5 star international hotel and/or top caliber restaurant is required
·  A minimum of two years previous as a Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef
·  Completion of culinary Journeyman papers is preferable.
·  Must be highly resourceful and innovative, detail oriented, quality conscious and must be aware of contemporary trends in presentation and cuisine preparation
·  Must be an effective leader, manager, trainer, developer and team player with strong communication and organizational skills
·  International experience and/or training is an asset
·  Completion of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts management courses is an asset
·  Wine knowledge and previous experience in food and wine pairing is an asset
·  BC Food Safe Certification is required 
 
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):          
·  Constant standing and walking throughout shift
·  Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
·  Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
·  Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.  

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ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That’s why you'll find exceptional work opportunities—throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific—as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!