Senior Chef De Partie

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Job Description For Senior Chef De Partie

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Senior Chef de Partie (Full Time Permanent)

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 Senior Chef de Partie will inspire your team to create truly spectacular fare.

Covid-19 Safety Policy: In order to keep our employees and the general public safe from the threat of Covid 19 and the rise of variants in the community, the Hotel has implemented a Covid-19 Safety Policy.

Rate of Pay: Starting at $23.97 per hour. Full rate after one year is $25.70 per hour.

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 (LifeWorks)

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

• Consistently offer professional, engaging and friendly service
• 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, while ensuring timeliness of service
• 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
• Collaborate with Sous Chefs in menu development, adapting to seasonality of products and cooking trends
• Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate
• Respond to daily email communication and be a point of contact for: inquiries, allergy concerns, daily summary to the Sous Chef team and sending emails correspondence with daily specials to appropriate parties
• Stay 4 days ahead of function and outlet business levels to ensure all production is completed, while maintaining accurate storeroom requisitions
• Build positive relationships with Front of House colleagues and management team ensuring communication of menu knowledge; which may include allergy concerns, organizing menu tastings and briefings
• Co-ordinate functions for timely set up and delivery
• Play a key role in menu development
• Educate and train colleagues
• Provide fast and efficient guests services and respond quickly to all guests' requests
• Handle guest allergy concerns according to our F&B standard procedure
• 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 and handling and safety policies while driving hotel and guest vehicles
• Follow and supervise all safety and sanitation policies according to the local authorities and Ecosure standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 6 years well rounded experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant required
• Minimum 1 year as CDP within a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant required hotel required
• Successful completion of Alberta's Food Handler Certification is required
• Diploma or certification in a culinary field required
• Valid Journeyperson Red Seal certification or international equivalent is required
• Certificate of completion on an intermediate level foodservice handling course is required
• W.H.M.I.S. certification required
• Valid Alberta driver's license required
• Excellent Knife skills and safety required
• Highly energetic individual who is excited about the challenges that a large and very versatile resort demands on a day to day basis
• Must be aware of new trends in presentation and preparation
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• 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

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 AccorHotels?

We are much more than a world leader. We are more than 250,000 hoteliers with a purposeful and heartfelt mission: to make every guest Feel Welcome in our 4,500 addresses and on our digital platforms. We are committed to a culture and guided by our values that make our talent Feel Valued . We want them to express their passions every day and realize their full potential through exemplary professional development and growth opportunities, enjoying a life filled with unlimited experiences. To connect with us, please visit https://www.accorhotels.jobs/home.aspx

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