Sous Chef

Company Description

Fairmont Waterfront redefines hospitality with Pure Coastal Luxury. Our award-winning hotel, nestled on Vancouver's stunning waterfront, is consistently celebrated by top publications like Conde Naste Traveler and recognized as a Great Place to Work® Canada for a second consecutive year. We are Industry leaders in sustainability & embody our commitment to our community, featuring Vancouver's first green roof & rooftop apiary.

Our Culture is strongly rooted in diversity, inclusion, professional growth and development - over 60% of promotions are from within. We are committed to empowering ambitious individuals to thrive. If you're a visionary who shares our values and passion for excellence, join us to help shape the future of luxury hospitality.

• Sustainability and community commitment- recognized with 5 Green Leaves Certification rating from Green Key Global since 2011
• Empowering Women in Leadership - More than 50% of leadership team including Executive Level, are women
• Celebrating Diversity - our team represents over 60+ countries, fostering an inclusive andglobal community
• Strong Culture of Belonging for the 2
  
  SLGBTQIA+ communityprovidingyear-round support,including gender inclusive change rooms
• Generous perks - Enjoy discounted rates at over 5,500 Accor hotels worldwide through our Colleague Travel Discount Program
  * food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program
• Comprehensive Benefits - through our Benefit Plan
  * including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
• Dining Discounts - Get 50% off at our dining establishments in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler through our Food& Beverage Discount Program
• Exclusive Experiences - One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience in the range of $72,000/year - $75,000/year

* full-time and part-time status colleagues

As a Sous Chef at Fairmont Waterfront, you will support a passionate culinary brigade dedicated to crafting exceptional dining experiences across ARC Restaurant and Lounge, In-Room Dining and Banquet operations. You will play a key role in upholding our culinary standards, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring consistency in quality, presentation, and safety. Take your career to a world-class stage at Fairmont Waterfront!

• Oversee daily kitchen activities, ensuring consistent food preparation and presentation aligned with Fairmont standards
• Support the Executive Chef in executing culinary vision across all outlets and functions
• Contribute to menu development for restaurant and banquet events
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
• Monitor inventory, assist with ordering through Birch Street, and support food and labor cost control
• Help manage efficient scheduling to align with forecasted business volumes

• Provide hands‑on leadership to kitchen colleagues while fostering a supportive, high‑performance culture
• Conduct pre‑shift briefings and assist with training and onboarding of new team members
• Serve as a liaison between kitchen and front‑of‑house teams to support guest satisfaction and service delivery
• Lead the kitchen team in the absence of more senior chefs as required

• Contribute to menu evolution and stay informed on food trends and guest preferences
• Assist in ensuring thoughtful food presentation and plating standards
• Participate in team meetings and support engagement and morale‑building initiatives

• Red Seal Certification (or international equivalent) preferred
• Food Safe Certification, required
• 5–7 years of culinary experience, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Strong knowledge of food safety, cost control, inventory, and kitchen operations
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems
• Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain standards during peak volumes
• Flexibility to work…