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Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie

AccorFairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD25.96 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company Description

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking passionate and adventurous individuals to join our incredible team here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Our hotel offers a wide variety of jobs in over thirty departments and is sure to have something that sparks your interest. We pride ourselves on the work / play lifestyle that working in Jasper National Park provides and we do our best to ensure your quality of life is elevated when working for us. If you have ever dreamed of working in Jasper, don't miss out on this opportunity.

Job Description

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge begins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. Your passion for managing food preparation as Chef de Partie will inspire your team to create truly spectacular fare.

What is in it for you :

  • Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status
  • Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status
  • Employee Travel Program
  • Comprehensive Wellness Platform
  • Discounts on food & beverage / spa / golf
  • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What you will be doing :

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

  • Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
  • Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards
  • Supervise preparation and service all food items for a la carte and buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
  • Lead a team to produce the highest quality of food preparation and presentation
  • Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage / spoilage
  • Maintain a working environment where creativity, continuous improvement, and constructive criticism are the standard
  • Seek opportunities to increase food revenue and decrease kitchen expense and maximize departmental productivity without compromising our guests satisfaction
  • Assign daily duties to Colleagues
  • Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate
  • Co-ordinate functions for timely set up and delivery
  • Provide fast and efficient guests services and respond quickly to all guests’ requests
  • Handle guest allergy concerns with appropriate care and importance
  • Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
  • Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
  • Adhere to the hotel’s vehicle handling and safety policies while driving hotel and guest vehicles
  • Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
  • Other duties as assigned

    • Qualifications

    Your experience and skills include :

  • Minimum 4 years well rounded experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant required
  • Internal growth position : Required competencies shown are as follows – 6 to 8 month stint leading the staff café, menu rotation and creation, product maintenance, accurate recipe creation and following, positive internal guest feedback during this time
  • Valid Journeypersons’ papers or equivalent required
  • Diploma or Certification to a culinary program required
  • Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification
  • Supervisory experience an asset
  • Certificate of completion on an intermediate level foodservice handling course is required
  • Valid Alberta driver’s license required
  • Excellent Knife skills and safe handling required
  • Highly energetic individual who is excited about the challenges that a large and very versatile resort demands on a day to day basis
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimal supervision
  • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

    • Your team and working environment :

  • Sitting - 1-2 hrs / day
  • Walking - 6-8 hrs / day
  • Standing - 6-8 hrs / day
  • Bending / Reaching - 1-3 hrs / day
  • Pushing / Pulling - 1-3 hrs / day
  • Physical Effort - may lift weights up to 50lbs
  • Environmental Stress - High - works mainly inside, however outside work may be required
  • Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel
  • Close proximity to Marmot Basin Ski Resort in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer
  • Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections

    • Additional Information

    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 :  Since 1907, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for both guests and colleagues alike. Essential to this success has been diversity, equity and inclusion being woven into the fabric of our brand’s DNA. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fostering an open and inclusive culture that welcomes everyone, empowers all colleagues and cultivates individual and collective innovation and performance. Our ambition is to provide all of our Talent with fair and equitable opportunities to grow to attain their full potential. We believe that diversity in our teams not only enriches the lives of our Talent, but also provides the best possible experience to everyone who visits our iconic hotels and resorts worldwide.

    We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application / recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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