Sous Chef

Centrally located in downtown Calgary, Fairmont Palliser is the city’s premier, landmark hotel. With 407 elegantly appointed guest rooms, Fairmont Palliser is truly the place to be. Join us in delivering the iconic Calgary experience. 

Job Description

Sous Chef

Reporting to the Hawthorn Restaurant Chef, the Sous Chef will be an important leader of the kitchen team. Supporting the Hawthorn Restaurant and Bar kitchen operation, creating trendsetting & world class dining experience for our guest and colleagues.

• Reviews daily requirements & delegates duties to ensure the consistency in the preparation and execution of all food items according to the hotel recipes and standards. Ensure we are producing and serving the highest possible product to our guests and colleagues.
• Supporting menu and recipe development for all kitchen areas, to ensure all offerings are current and on top of food trends.
• Input orders through Birchstreet system to ensure proper food levels and food cost is maintained within budget guidelines.
• Creates a strong communication and coaching culture by actively participates in training of culinary & stewarding colleagues and conducts daily shift briefings.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and ensures that all Health & Safety standards are met, procedures followed and has the knowledge and tools to work safely.
• Maintain awareness of and ensuring compliance with all food safety & hygiene policies and procedures (as outlined by the EHC manual) are followed at all times.
• Maintain awareness of and ensuring compliance with all sustainability and food waste reduction/diversion policies, procedures and programs at the hotel.
• Promoting teamwork between the kitchen and all other departments, especially food and beverage service colleagues & leaders.
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive service to all our guest and colleagues.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to all hotel colleagues & leaders.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyperson certification or international equivalent required
• 4 years of kitchen management experience, preferably in Hotel operation
• Food Safe certification required
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume Kitchen
• Awareness of new trends in presentation and preparation of food
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with guests in a public areas

Additional Information

What’s in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Competitive benefit program, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, employee and family assistance program.
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

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.

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