FAIRMONT
 
1 Old Lodge Rd, Jasper, AB
Full-time
Job details


Job type
Full-time
Company Description

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking passionate and adventurous individuals to join our incredible team here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Our hotel offers a wide variety of jobs in over thirty departments and is sure to have something that sparks your interest. We pride ourselves on the work/play lifestyle that working in Jasper National Park provides and we do our best to ensure your quality of life is elevated when working for us. If you have ever dreamed of working in Jasper, don't miss out on this opportunity.


Job Description

Chef de Partie

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge begins behind the scenes with our Culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. Your passion for managing food preparation as Chef de Partie will inspire your team to create truly spectacular fare.

What is in it for you:

Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status
Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status
Employee Travel Program
Comprehensive Wellness Platform (LifeWorks)
Discounts on food & beverage/spa/golf
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor
What you will be doing:

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

Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards
Supervise preparation and service all food items for a la carte and buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
Lead a team to produce the highest quality of food preparation and presentation
Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
Maintain a working environment where creativity, continuous improvement, and constructive criticism are the standard
Seek opportunities to increase food revenue and decrease kitchen expense and maximize departmental productivity without compromising our guests satisfaction
Assign daily duties to Colleagues
Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate
Co-ordinate functions for timely set up and delivery
Provide fast and efficient guests services and respond quickly to all guests’ requests
Handle guest allergy concerns with appropriate care and importance
Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
Adhere to the hotel’s vehicle handling and safety policies while driving hotel and guest vehicles
Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Minimum 4 years well rounded experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant required
Internal growth position: Required competencies shown are as follows – 6 to 8 month stint leading the staff café, menu rotation and creation, product maintenance, accurate recipe creation and following, positive internal guest feedback during this time
Valid Journeypersons’ papers or equivalent required
Diploma or Certification to a culinary program required
Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification
Supervisory experience an asset
Certificate of completion on an intermediate level foodservice handling course is required
Valid Alberta driver’s license required
Excellent Knife skills and safe handling required
Highly energetic individual who is excited about the challenges that a large and very versatile resort demands on a day to day basis
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimal supervision
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Your team and working environment:

Sitting - 1-2 hrs/day
Walking - 6-8 hrs/day
Standing - 6-8 hrs/day
Bending/Reaching - 1-3 hrs/day
Pushing/Pulling - 1-3 hrs/day
Physical Effort - may lift weights up to 50lbs
Environmental Stress - High - works mainly inside, however outside work may be required
Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel
Close proximity to Marmot Basin Ski Resort in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer
Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections

Additional Information

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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