Chef de Cuisine - Orso Trattoria

Work with our team of Chefs creating world class dining experiences for our guests. This is your opportunity to work in a Kitchen committed to preparing and serving the finest meals.

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.    

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 Sous 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
• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items according to hotel recipes and standards
• Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen colleagues and ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards & expectations
• Liaise daily with restaurant Managers to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
• Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation
• Ensuring proper and adequate levels of food are held and ordered through birchstreet procurement system
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Actively interact with guests at tables
• Balance operational, administrative and colleague needs
• Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures, service standards and monitor performance
• Monitor all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Adhere to menu engineering program and create seasonal and holiday menus according to hotel guidelines
• Control outlet food cost, through menu engineering, production efficiencies, and food waste reduction
• Active in planet 21 initiatives
• Coach and mentor sous chefs and culinary colleagues
• Conduct corrective disciplinary action forms and documentation as needed
• Supervise the proper food rotation and daily temperature log book completion
• Adhere to and follow ALL SAFE health and safety protocols, ensure all colleagues are trained and held accountable for the set standard
• Place work orders for items needing repair
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• 3-4 year’s high volume culinary management experience in a luxury hotel or large kitchen environment
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyperson’s papers) or recognized international equivalent required 
• Safe Food Handling Certification required
• Proficient in Microsoft windows applications word, excel, power point, and birchstreet
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Possess strong leadership, organization, time management & communication skills
• Strong Skills in visual presentation of food, with a familiarity with contemporary serving styles; Attention to detail, accuracy and consistency with recipes and plating
• Works well with others, demonstrates good team spirit with an open mind
• Able to lift, carry and pull up to 50lbs and able to constantly stand and walk throughout shift 
• Able to withstand exposure to kitchen equipment includes large and small ovens, stoves, steam kettles, mixers, sheeter, fryers, rational ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, fridges and freezers as well as blast freezers

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 Resorts 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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