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We are looking for an organized Executive Chef to join our amazing team at FAIRMONT in Dallas, TX.
Growing your career as a Full Time Executive Chef is an awesome opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in planning, cooperation and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Executive Chef at FAIRMONT today!

Executive Chef

The Executive Chef at Fairmont Dallas will oversee all aspects of the Culinary division and Stewarding. Interpersonal development, creativity, passion and financial acumen are must haves to oversee these growing departments.

What’s in it for you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Complimentary Shift Meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academy designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, such as Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities

What you will be doing:

• Ensure that all kitchen and stewarding operations are compliant with legislated food safety regulations
• Responsible for attaining food cost of sales goals by overseeing ordering, inventories and food controls for the entire division
• Work with food stores to ensure proper delivery(and quality) of all food items
• Prepare the annual planning of the F&B budget as it pertains to the kitchen (food cost, productivities), as well as implementation and regular monitoring of the budget/forecasts
• Work with Sous Chefs and Chief Steward to ensure the weekly productivity forecast is completed accurately and in a timely fashion
• Source local ingredients for seasonal food items
• Ensure that all menus are created using guest feedback, industry trends, competitive intelligence, seasonal offerings and all FHR service standards
• Work together with the F&B Manager on all areas pertaining to menus and food service 
• Develop menus for all food operations. Ensure all menu items are costed accurately
• Ensure that work on the kitchen action plans for Employee engagement and Guest satisfaction remain the focus for the Culinary and Stewarding teams
• Play an active role in the F&B operation committee meetings
• Responsible for the running of the Employee Dining Room, including cleanliness, operation and food production Qualifications
• Liaise with all departments to ensure that there is clear communication and understanding and positive relationships between the departments and the kitchen (Events, Accounting, HR, Engineering, etc.)
• Ensure heart of house is clean and well maintained-maintain effective preventative maintenance program for all kitchens
• Ensure high level of departmental morale through coaching & communication and leading by example in forming strong relationships
• Take a constructive approach to achieving departmental goals with regards to the Planner scores, financial targets and health and safety & engagement
• Foster a positive approach towards Health and Safety with all staff and maintain a low frequency of accidents
• Cooperate in all respects especially with reference to scheduling and the sharing of staff during busy periods
• Communicate guest satisfaction and concerns that arise in respect to food product
• Foster positive interdepartmental relationships within the hotel
• Ensure that equipment needs are adequately maintained and inventories kept
• Actively participate in the recruitment of team members
• Assist with administrative duties such payroll, schedule, month-end reporting and forecasting
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• 5-6 years’ experience in multi-outlet kitchens with a strong general operational knowledge and a minimum of 2 - 3 years in a senior Culinary leadership role
• Self-confident, proactive, and able to prioritize and make effective decisions
• Exceptional communication skills, passionate, strategic and innovative
• Able to develop strong work relationships with both Guests and Colleagues alike
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the Food & Beverage/Hospitality profession
• Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or related discipline an asset
• Computer literacy a must, with a strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) required and other language such as Spanish (an asset)
• Very comfortable working with different applications and systems

Physical abilities:

• Exert physical effort in transporting (40 pounds)
• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas
• Reach 1-2 feet
• Remain in stationary position (standing) throughout work shift
• Walking, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, use of ramps and stairs

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.

Your team and working environment:

Fairmont Dallas, located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, offers 545 elegant guestrooms and suites, with over 73,000 square feet of banqueting and meeting space. For over 50 years, Fairmont Dallas has been the setting for countless civic, social cultural, convention and corporate events, but more importantly the setting for thousands of memories.

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  

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Benefits of working as a Executive Chef in Dallas, TX:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package