Chef De Partie

Crowne Plaza Fredericton - Lord Beaverbrook Hotel; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Discounted or free food

Extended health care

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Fredericton - Lord Beaverbrook Hotel is seeking a motivated Chef de Partie to join our culinary team in downtown Fredericton. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will supervise daily kitchen operations, develop new menu items, and mentor junior staff to ensure exceptional food quality across all outlets.

The ideal candidate has a culinary school background, at least two years in a leadership role, and strong skills in cooking techniques, safety standards, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate from a recognized culinary school or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years in a similar culinary leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, equipment, food safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to motivate and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations across all outlets and banquets.
• Develop and implement new menu items reflecting seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and meal preparation processes.
• Ensure kitchen operations run efficiently and service standards are met.
• Monitor inventory, assist with ordering, and maintain records.
• Guide and mentor junior kitchen staff in food preparation, line cooking, and plating.
• Participate in training and development of culinary team members.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Address guest concerns professionally and ensure safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Culinary school diploma/certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

The historic Crowne Plaza Fredericton - Lord Beaverbrook in downtown Fredericton is seeking a motivated and talented Chef de Partie to join our passionate culinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of Fredericton’s premier food and beverage destinations while working alongside experienced hospitality professionals.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Chef de Partie plays a key role in supervising and coordinating daily kitchen operations across our dining venues. The successful candidate will help maintain exceptional food quality, support team development, and contribute to menu innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily culinary operations across allfood outlets and banquet functions.
• Develop and implement new menu items that reflect seasonal ingredients,culinary trends, and guest preferences.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and meal preparationprocesses.
• Ensure kitchen operations run efficiently and service standards areconsistently met.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist with ordering, and maintain accurateinventory records.
• Provide guidance and hands‑on support to junior kitchen staff in foodpreparation, line cooking, and plate presentation.
• Participate in the training, mentoring, and development of culinary teammembers.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Address guest concerns related to food quality and service in a professionalmanner.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace health andsafety regulations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate from a recognized culinary school preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar culinary leadership role.
• Strong understanding of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, food safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Experience

• Cooking: 3 years (preferred)

Join a creative and dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences and contributing to the vibrant culinary scene in downtown Fredericton.

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate

• Fredericton, NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location