Kitchen Administrator

Experience luxury, adventure, and the great outdoors at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; where the stunning Canadian Rockies are your backyard. Take your career to new heights while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, world-class hospitality, and endless opportunities to explore. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to live, work, and thrive in a place like no other. Join us and make every day an unforgettable adventure!  

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is undergoing a major culinary transformation. Our kitchens are being rebuilt, re-equipped, and reimagined with new layouts, new equipment, and new standards. 

We are looking for culinarians who are adaptable, resilient, and excited to work in a brand-new culinary environment, where processes are being refined, menus are evolving, and expectations are high. If you enjoy learning new systems, working with modern equipment, and helping shape how a kitchen operates, this is an opportunity to be part of something special. 

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts begins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. As a Culinary Administrator, you will coordinate, oversee and perform administrative support to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef team.  Serving as the primary point of operational and administrative contact for internal and external inquires, and managing all culinary departmental and staff records 

What you will be doing:   

Reporting to the Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:  

• Ensuring important information flows appropriately to and from the culinary team 
• Create, compose, and design internal forms and communication  
• Ensure departmental schedules are accurately recorded using the Labor management system  
• Ensuring accurate payroll is submitted for bi-weekly reporting  
• Maintain all reports and records required by our Talent & Culture team   
• Keeping accurate employee files  
• Become knowledgeable in the Collective Bargaining Agreement & departmental policies and procedures 
• Assist in Culinary recruitment includes screening resumes, contacting prospects, conducting department interviews, following up with references, and completing necessary paperwork  
• Order monthly stationary and operational supplies and placing storeroom requisitions as needed 
• Assist with the culinary aspect of the  Hotel’s special event programs  
• Participate in new menu launches creating information sheets for the Food & Beverage division  
• Participate with Sous Chef team in daily EO review and weekly resume meeting, distribute internal order forms  
• Coordinate new employee arrival and departmental orientation 
• Communicate with guests surrounding recipe requests and dietary needs 
• Report and resolve technology issues 
• Report maintenance issues  
• Maintain records of monthly Health & Safety and food hygiene 
• Active participation in Kitchen departmental meetings, team building efforts and other activities 
• Assist stewarding department with administrative duties as needed  
• Proactive approach to the departmental needs, planning ahead and determining next steps 
• Monitoring and maintaining payroll, vacation and statutory holiday records for the Kitchen and support for the Stewarding Department 
• Maintain and update the BEO binder on a daily basis 
• Adhere to the hotel’s vehicle handling and safety policies while driving hotel and guest vehicles 
• Ability to ask for help when needed  
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies 
• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service 
• Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards 
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Chef 

Your experience and skills include:  

• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities  
• Excellent communication and organizational skills  
• Proficiency of Microsoft 365 office suites 
• Ability to focus attention on Heartist and guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times 
• Passion for culinary and cooking  
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment 
• Proficiency in Opera PMS asset 
• Hospitality diploma/degree is an asset 
• Ability to work independently as well as cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimal supervision 

What is in it for you: 

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. In addition, 

• Annual salary of $52,000- $60,000/year 
• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees 
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased at subsidized rate) 
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics for full time permanent status employees 
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees 
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide 
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Banff & Whistler 
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Courses 

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. 

Apply Today: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit https://www.jasperparklodgejobs.com  to learn more about Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations 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: JPL.careers@fairmont.com  

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