Junior Sous Chef - Culinary INSPIRE (18 months)

A Storied Past. A Brilliant Future.

For over 96 years, Fairmont Royal York has stood as a beacon of luxury and excellence in the heart of Toronto. Opened in 1929, this historic hotel was once the tallest building in the British Commonwealth, and today, Fairmont Royal York continues to be a symbol of timeless elegance and modern sophistication. Where tradition meets innovation, and every day offers a chance to make history, a million stories have been told. Join us in creating our next chapter with your story.

About the Application Process: 

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

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.

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

• 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

• The Ontario base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000. Our salary ranges are determined by job and level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by job-related skills and knowledge, relevant experience and/or work location. 
• This posting is for an existing vacancy. 
• AI disclosure: We use artificial intelligence to help screen and assess applications for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Free Meals: Healthy meals on us every shift. 
• Travel Discounts: Sweet deals at Accor hotels worldwide. 
• Dry Cleaning: Free dry-cleaning for your work gear. 
• Skill Up: Custom learning programs to boost your talents. 
• Impact: Join our Health & Wellness, Sustainability, and DEI Committees. 
• Level Up: Unlock new career heights with exciting growth paths. 

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. 

Accommodations: We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodation through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: ryh.careers@fairmont.com 

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: At Fairmont Royal York, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.