Sous Chef - INSPIRE (18 Month Contract)

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.

Why work for Fairmont?

A Rich History
Join a storied tradition at Fairmont Royal York, where nearly a century of luxurious hospitality and exceptional service have made us a Toronto landmark.

A Culture of Excellence
Be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering unparalleled guest experiences and maintaining the highest standards of service.

Grow, Learn and Enjoy!

Benefit from comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and a supportive work environment that empowers you to reach your full potential.

New Energy for A Storied Landmark

As the world and Toronto move toward a more sustainable future, our landmark hotel is in a stunning transformation for the zero-carbon century ahead.

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. 

We are seeking a Sous Chef with several years of strong Culinary and fast paced restaurant experience. Must be ready to effectively run a la carte restaurant, banquet or production kitchen. Should be creative, with a strong knowledge of current culinary trends. Must also have strong technical and organizational skills. Must show proven people skills in leading large Culinary teams. Needs to be goal oriented, with an ability to implement comprehensive plans to accomplish those goals in a challenging, competitive environment.

• Review the daily requirements, prepares and delegates duties and ensures the production of the food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guest service.
• Liaises with Banquet Managers, Conference Service Managers and Restaurant Managers using a team approach to meet the goals of the business.
• Actively participates in training of culinary skills to chef de parties, junior staff and apprentices
• 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.
• Responsible for the day to day operations of the kitchens and ensures a high level of guest satisfaction
• Ensuring that the kitchen work area is clean, organized and that the equipment is functional
• Departmental payroll and administration is done including scheduling
• Daily ordering of all food requirements for the department
• Promoting teamwork between the kitchen and all other departments, especially food and beverage service employees
• Responsible for ensuring every employee is working effectively and efficiently as well as improving employee morale and employee relations

• Minimum 3 years cooking experience including experience in a fine dining restaurant 
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman’s papers) or Recognized International Equivalent
• Valid City of Toronto Food Handler Certificate required
• Previous supervisory experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Aspires to become an Executive Chef with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
• Must be an effective supervisor, trainer, administrator and team player with strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be innovative, detail oriented and quality conscious

What’s in it for you? 

• Complimentary 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. 

BE PART OF OUR FUTURE. 

Another stunning chapter for the iconic Fairmont Royal York has begun, and we invite you to be a part of it. If you are passionate about hospitality, driven by excellence, and eager to contribute to an esteemed institution, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of one of Toronto’s most treasured landmarks. 

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 

Accor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D. 

We provide an environment of trust, respect, and integrity.  A home away from home.  Where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Privacy and personal information are protected. Through Accor’s Employee Value Proposition, we ensure fair treatment and a workplace free from discrimination & harassment.