Chef de Partie - Full Time

Take part in the sustainable travel revolution at our harbor-front, eco-conscious hotel, which is home to Vancouver's first green roof and honey bee apiary. You'll be involved in building Fairmont Waterfront's ongoing reputation of excellence, which has recently seen us recognized as the 2nd Best Hotel in Canada by the readers of Conde Nast; Fairmont Waterfront offers relaxed luxury, incredible water views and is just steps away from Vancouver's seawall, Gastown and Canada Place. About us:

Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?

• Deeply committed to sustainability and community
• More than 50% of leadership team including c-suite, are women
• Firm believers in diversity - we have colleagues from 60 countries
• Passionate advocates for the LGBTQSIA + community - 365 days of the year, gender inclusive change rooms, only hotel brand to participate in Vancouver Pride Parade, on-going diversity training for all colleagues, hotel level committee and representation
• Industry leading Leadership program and learning program through our Academies
• Great perks - Colleague Travel Discount Program* that provides discounted rates for travel to over 5300 Accor hotels Worldwide, food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program, Benefit Plan* including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
• One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program
• Full rate of pay, $34.00/hour 

*full-time and part-time status colleagues

Chef de Partie - Full Time

Do you have a natural passion and creativity for cooking? Would you like to be part of a dynamic and innovative team? Come join our dedicated Chefs and lead our talented Culinary team in preparing and serving the finest meals made with amazing local ingredients.

What you will be doing:

• Work closely with Sous Chefs to ensure the day to day, on site operations of the kitchen are operating efficiently
• Train, mentor and lead all cooks below Chef de Partie level on daily duties and requirements
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
• Maintains a clean and organized workstation including fridge’s/freezers, countertops and stove tops
• Ensures that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
• Keeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expense
• Ensures that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines
• Responds positively and in a timely manner to all internal and external guest requests
• Develops menu additions with the Executive Sous Chef
• Apply proper ordering procedures in the procurement of product
• Participates actively in daily briefings and positively supports the direction of the Executive Sous Chef
• Acts as a liaison between the floor and the kitchen
• Helps raise the standards within the department and bring new concepts forward

Your experience and skills include:

• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyperson’s papers) or recognized international equivalent 
• 7-8 years' experience preferably in a luxury hotel or large kitchen environment
• Safe Food Handling Certification required 
• Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Culinary School an asset 
• Must currently be in or previously have held a 1st Cook position
• Organized, efficient and a team player
• High standards of cleanliness and grooming
• Flexible with regards to shifts and workstations
• Completion of Level 1 or 2 First Aid course is an asset
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong experience in sauces, entremets, Garde Manger and Banquet production

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
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift

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

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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