Banquet Chef

Explore limitless possibilities, dreams and adventures on Hawai’i Island as you blaze a trail for a rewarding career in hospitality. Embrace our passion for Hawai’i’s heritage, culture and traditions with amazing career opportunities that await you in paradise. Journey into a luxury oasis where the aloha spirit comes alive.

Fairmont Orchid is an award-winning luxury resort located on the majestic Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i Island. Immerse yourself in an authentic Hawaiian experience, surrounded by 32 oceanfront acres of lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and a tranquil white sand beach and lagoon. Hawai‘i’s warmth and serenity are reflected throughout the design of our family-friendly hotel accommodations with spacious guest rooms, suites and the exclusive Fairmont Gold concierge floor.

Resort amenities include our Spa Without Walls, a 10,000-square-foot oceanfront pool, cultural activities, onsite restaurants, access to world-class golf, a 24/7 fitness center and a 10-court tennis pavilion. Inspired by culture, well-being and genuine aloha, Fairmont Orchid welcomes you to experience authentic Hawai‘i.

What is in it for you:

*benefit available for fulltime or part time employees while being a part of the Fairmont Orchid ‘ohana

• Premium preferred provider medical/drug/vision benefits at competitive prices.
• We put you first & value you with employer paid coverage for group life and accidental insurance coverage (1x annual salary) + Coverage is available for your ‘ohana!*
• We believe that hospitality has the power to unlock a better tomorrow with our 401(k)/retirement saving plan & matching program.
• Don’t just live in the moment – own your moment with 15 paid holiday/personal days per year + 10 days of paid vacation that begin accruing immediately*
• Incentive Bonuses are available to inspire creativity & dedication to deliver exceptional experiences. 
• We go the extra mile by offering 50% discounts at hotel restaurants, 50% discount on retail items at our Fairmont Store & 30% discount of services offered in our Spa Without Walls.
• We are globetrotters taking advantage of our Travel Program with unlimited employee discounts at Accor properties + Friends & Family rates (5,000+ hotels worldwide)*
• Complimentary meals in our employee dining facility

What you will be doing:

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

• Directly oversee the Fairmont Orchid’s Banquet operation. It is 100,000+ square feet of indoor/outdoor Banquet Space. Direct some of the largest events on Hawaii Island. Scope of work ranges from multiple day conventions to intimate weddings to community events.
• Manage Colleague Dining to ensure high quality and diverse offerings
• Assist with PM Gold Floor production
• Partner with Banquet department to ensure proper setup and service
• Team with Stewarding on equipment management and timely food delivery
• Collaborate with the Catering and Conference Service team on client needs and menu development
• Actively participate in Pre-Convention meetings
• Lead, mentor and train the Food & Beverage Operations team
• Ensure Food & Beverage relevant brand standards are maintained
• Strategize on new products and service offerings
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Order food, operating supplies and equipment
• Monitor and manage Food Cost
• Labor Control/accuracy through scheduling and payroll analysis
• Lead meetings with direct reports
• Participate in colleague review process

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous leadership experience in the Culinary field, required 
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline, preferred
• Banquet and/or Catering experience, preferred
• High volume experience in hotel/resort/casino/catering facility, preferred
• Inspiring culinarian with a passion for food
• Natural leader to keep the team engaged and focused
• Organized with solid time management skills
• Team player with a collaborative approach
• Ability to coordinate a team, work well under a fast paced & high pressure environment, driven to remain calm & courteous at all times, and hold the needs of a guest with high priority.

Salary Range: $90K - $110K

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining U.S. work authorization.

Your team and working environment: Our team embraces the Japanese term Kaizen "to always be improving the spirit that drives us." We foster a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation. There is no great chef, without a great team. 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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