Executive Pastry Chef

Located in the heart of Seattle's downtown, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a historic landmark in the city.  Be a part of history, providing service to our guests in an iconic and luxurious setting.  We look forward to welcoming you to the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel located in the heart of Seattle.

What is in it for you:

• Salary Range between USD$85,000 to USD$95,000
• Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwide
• Parking/Commuting Discounts
• Complimentary meal in our Staff Dining room
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Medical, dental, vison insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance
• 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

Key Responsibilities:

Join the talented culinary brigade at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel while enjoying the dynamic city of Seattle.  The Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for maintaining the standards of the hotel as well as the department and will be responsible for the day-to-day smooth operation, the organization and the cooperation of staff within the department.

• Department scheduling, Unifocus Program
• Controlling Departmental inventory in conjunctions with Food Stores
• Monitoring & Controlling Departmental Productivity
• Maintaining the departmental standards as determined by the Executive Chef
• Supervising the employees regarding preparation and presentation of finished products for the restaurant and banquet facilities
• Monitoring portion control to size, consistency and ingredient standards
• Developing New menu Items to ensure the offering is current and on top of international trends
• Source New products to ensure we are recognized as a food & Beverage destination while training the culinary team on cutting edge techniques
• Ensuring that the kitchen work area is clean, organized and that the equipment is functional
• All malfunctioning equipment is reported to the direct supervisor or manager as a way to reduce work related accidents
• Maintaining a good liaison with food and beverage outlets and communicating any concerns, comments or suggestions
• Ensuring that staff adhere to health and safety regulations
• Ensuring that proper training and development of staff is performed
• Departmental payroll and administration are done including scheduling
• Creating all new food production requirements for the kitchen department
• Daily ordering of all food production requirements for the department
• Promoting teamwork between the kitchen and all other departments, especially food and beverage service employees
• Responsible for the kitchen operation in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Responsible for ensuring every employee is working effectively and efficiently as well as improving employee morale and employee relations
• To act as a team leader and take the responsibility for the development of staff, teaching and explanation of new recipes and procedures
• Encourage staff with recycling program and Green Committee objectives
• Employee Performance Reviews and Career Counseling and Coaching
• Daily line checks & Quality Checks
• Conduct Departmental Meetings
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the hotel health and safety program.
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.
• Spend time on the floor with the team, coaching & training

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 10 years Pastry Experience with extensive time spend in all areas of Pastry
• Valid trade qualifications
• Must be an effective supervisor, trainer, administrator and team player with strong communication and organizational skills
• Concise communication skills and effective team and co-worker player
• Must be innovative, detail oriented and quality conscious
• Awareness of new trends in presentation and preparation of food, particularly cold food
• Effectively Hold apprenticeship program training sessions
• Must be flexible in scheduling to accommodate business demands
• Must hold valid authorization to work in the USA

Physical Requirements Include:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs
• Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All offers contingent on background check and E-Verify.

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