Sous Chef, Full Time
Sous Chef, Full Time
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Job Description
What you will be doing:
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!
Culinary Operations
- 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 BirchStreet and support food and labor cost control
- Help manage efficient scheduling to align with forecasted business volumes
Team Development & Communication
- 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
Creativity & Innovation
- 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
Qualifications :
- Red Seal Certification (or international equivalent) preferred
- Food Safe Certification required
- 57 years of culinary experience with at least 12 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 varied shifts including mornings evenings weekends and holidays
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
- Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable operating standard kitchen equipment and working in high-heat environments
- Shared office space within the culinary and F&B leadership teams
Additional Information :
Canadian work authorization.
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
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
