Company Description

　　Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the ‘Castle in the City’, with its chateau-style green-clad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downton Vancouver that captures the hearts and imaginations of all who visit. A registered heritage property operating since 1939, the hotel symbolizes grandeur and timeless elegance.  In spring 2019, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver completed a $75M, five-year multiphase revitalization project. With its prestigious address on Georgia Street, this castle is surrounded by a diverse arts community of galleries and theatres, a thriving shopping district, exhilarating nightlife and world class cuisine. Join our team and welcome our guests to extraordinary experiences at their home away from home.

　　Job Description

　　Executive Sous Chef

　　You are a creative and talented individual with a proven ability to lead a Culinary team and a commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. As Executive Sous Chef, your expertise in recipe development will elevate our menus and your leadership inspires and fosters Culinary talent.

　　What is in it for you:

　　An inclusive, empowering, and positive workplace, where we place people at the heart of everything we do 

　　The opportunity to have fun at work alongside passionate hospitality professionals who strive to make the world a more welcoming place 

　　The opportunity to live, work and play across the world through our employee travel and internal transfer programs 

　　Complimentary meal through our Colleague Dining Program 

　　A competitive salary starting at $90,000 with annual compensation reviews based on market, performance, and capabilities 

　　Complimentary dry-cleaning of business attire  

　　Up to $120 per year for safety footwear allowance 

　　Up to $350 per year for tool replacement allowance 

　　Complimentary hotel stay with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program 

　　Employee benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide 

　　The opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment and a Vancouver heritage building with a historic legacy dating back to 1939 

　　Free learning programs through our Academies and discounted eCornell courses 

　　Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

　　Annual paid vacation, sick leave, up to statutory holidays and birthday leave 

　　A comprehensive benefits package including extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits  

　　A company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) 

　　A monthly travel reimbursement for TransLink monthly passes 

　　What you will be doing:

　　Providing direction for all day to day Culinary operations

　　Meeting daily with the Executive Chef to communicate daily operational challenges & successes

　　Leading the daily Food & Beverage briefings

　　Promoting a fun, professional and disciplined work environment while building mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members

　　Utilizing your keen interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and encourage others

　　Actively sharing your ideas, opinions & suggestions in the weekly Chefs meeting

　　Providing guidance and direction to your Culinary team, setting performance goals and standards and monitoring performance to provide timely, meaningful, and specific feedback

　　Ensuring proper scheduling of weekly and annual vacation for Culinary colleagues while effectively managing Watson labor standards

　　Controlling labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, purchasing decisions, policy making, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost control and revenue generation solutions to maximize profit in the department, division and hotel

　　Setting up control systems to assure quality, portion consistency, and the ability to create proper purchasing specifications

　　Monitoring and reviewing operating criteria and developing an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality

　　Ensuring proper hygiene per Vancouver Coastal Health, promoting Health and Safety at all times

　　Leading Culinary EcoSure Audit spot checks and completing time/temperature control sheets as required

　　Completing monthly one-on-ones, probation and annual reviews of kitchen managers as required

　　Conducting daily walk-throughs of kitchen areas to ensure proper cleanliness, following up with the Chief Steward when needed

　　Ensuring consistent on-the-job training sessions are completed for all culinary colleagues and leaders

　　Liaising daily with Food & Beverage Managers and the Culinary team to keep open lines of communication and relay guest feedback

　　Partnering with Food & Beverage Managers to create innovative and successful promotional ideas while performing any other reasonable duties as required by the Executive Chef

　　Striving to improve all food preparations, presentations and menu selections

　　Striving to achieve and surpass our Voice of the Guest targets including food quality, menu content, variety of menu, and timeliness of service

　　Chairing the monthly departmental communication meetings with Culinary colleagues

　　Creating food menus for Banquets, In Room Dining, and Restaurant

　　Meeting with Storekeepers to ensure quality and par levels are maintained

　　Actively walking the hotel to ensure all Restaurant, In Room Dining, Banquet, and Meeting Room food quality and set–ups exceed F&B2020 standards

　　Interacting closely with Catering department to assist in coordinating event food and meeting with clients

　　Ensuring all VIP visits are handled and prioritized properly

　　Continually expanding on our current Food product to lead our colleagues to the next level

　　Actively recruiting talent to strengthen our Culinary team’s skill set

　　Performing other duties and projects as assigned

　　Qualifications

　　Your experience and skills include:

　　Minimum 4 years’ experience in the capacity of Sous Chef

　　Previous experience as a Banquet Chef in a hotel environment a strong asset

　　Diploma or Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset

　　Red Seal Certification (Cook) is required or international equivalent required

　　Valid Food Safe certification required

　　Previous luxury hotel experience required

　　Proven track record of cost control including food, equipment, labor and wastage to meet the goals and the hotel’s financial goals

　　Experience managing colleagues in a unionized environment an asset 

　　Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required

　　Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

　　Highly responsible & reliable

　　Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

　　Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

　　Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all time

　　Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):         

　　Shared office space with Food & Beverage leaders

　　Regular standing and walking throughout shift

　　Regular lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs

　　Regular kneeling, pushing and pulling

　　Frequent ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

　　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:

　　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

　　Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS