Chef De Cuisine

Job Title

Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional luxury experiences. You will work alongside passionate Heartists who support one another, anticipate guest needs, and bring our commitment to Make Special Happen to life every day.

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the day-to-day culinary operations of our Japanese inspired Izakaya restaurant, In Room Dining & Luana Lounge; ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation in every dish.
• Inspire, mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Create unforgettable dining experiences by consistently delivering exceptional cuisine and personalized guest experiences.
• Consistently offer professional, friendly, and proactive guest service while supporting our colleagues
• Partner with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to develop innovative menus, seasonal features, and specialty offerings that showcase creativity and premium ingredients.
• Ensure all culinary brand standards, recipes, preparation methods, and presentation guidelines are executed with precision.
• Conduct daily culinary briefings and communicate service expectations, menu changes, and operational priorities with the kitchen team.
• Collaborate closely with restaurant leadership to maintain open communication regarding guest feedback, service flow, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with Banquet Chef in times of peak event business to assist with production and spearhead the raw program.
• Work closely with In Room Dining team to ensure all amenity drops, room service deliveries & product quality are flawless and compliant with LQA standards.
• Work closely with Sales & Marketing to curate individualized site experiences and custom tasting menus showcasing culinary excellence.
• Monitor food quality, purchasing, inventory, ordering, and cost controls to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Develop schedules and manage labor productivity while maintaining an engaged, high-performing team.
• Ensure all kitchen areas, equipment, and food storage meet the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, food safety, and sanitation.
• Champion a safe workplace by ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous leadership experience in the Culinary field required
• Understanding of Forbes 5 Star environment standards
• Working Knowledge of the HACCP program
• Financial Acumen regarding Food Coat, Labor Management and all relevant financial controls
• Experience in creative sourcing, procurement & product control
• Journeyman's papers or international equivalent preferred
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline preferred
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
• 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 times
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 USD

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

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts:
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That's why you'll find exceptional work opportunities – throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific – as well as industry leading training, career development, recognition and rewards.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotel that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleague with fairness & dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award – winning Green Partnership Program.

An exciting future awaits!

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