Journey Person Cook; On-Call

Position: Journey Person Cook (On-Call)
Recognized as the #1 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Fairmont Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture.

World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning harbour views.
The magnificent property completed a $60+ million restoration in 2017 that celebrated its proud history while moving the hotel into a new era of modern luxury and transforming the iconic property into a must-visit destination. In 2023, the property introduced a revamped Fairmont Gold Experience, including a major renovation to the Fairmont Gold floor. 88 Fairmont Gold roomsand a newly renovated lounge are ready to accommodate guests.

Located on Vancouver Island, Canada's Castle on the Coast is the ideal starting point to explore British Columbia's stunning natural and expansive beauty. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes the property's prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World.

Job Description   What you will be doing:
Possess a complete understanding of the menus and syllabus
Ensure all food is prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Chef and Chef de Parties
Delegate and assign duties to Cooks Assistants to ensure a consistently high level of productivity
Contribute ideas to Seasonal menu development and assist in the creation of Fresh Sheet items, Tasting Menu items etc
Demonstrate the importance of food and labour cost
Monitor and communicate Food Safe Standards to ensure all food is properly stored, labeled and rotated
Promote professional work habits and contribute to a maintaining a safe and positive environment
Other duties assigned
Hourly pay rate of $36.04
Qualifications  Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
Journeyperson’s papers, Red Seal or equivalents
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hotel or kitchen of comparable size and must be within last 5 years (recent experience)
Completely fluent English language and communication skills, both written and verbal
Successful completion of practical cooking test
Must hold a Food safe certificate
Excellent organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong artistic skills in food presentation
High level of responsibility and commitment
Team player with proven success in relationship building
Strong leadership and motivational skills andability to effectively train and develop co-workers
Commitment to providing excellent service and exceeding guests' expectations
Available to work flexible shifts
Physically capable of:  Continuous standing for extended periods of time
Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50lbs
Working in hot and cold environments

Additional Information   Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
Frequent standing and walking, Frequent bending and kneeling, Frequentcarrying and lifting
Visa Requirements:  Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Your team and working environment:
Welcome to Canada’s Castle on the Coast. The Empress Hotel sits proudly at the centre of culture and history in Victoria, British Columbia. This is the best of all worlds – where contrast meets distinction, opulence blends harmoniously with the understated and fabled history meshes with contemporary affairs. This award-winning Victoria hotel and National Historic Site is an alluring blend of classic and contemporary,…