Chef De Partie (Full Time)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Employee travel program

Wellness platform

Learning programs

CSR opportunities

Job summary

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton is seeking an seasoned culinary professional for a full-time role. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will lead kitchen activities, ensure premier service, and manage production to meet high standards for both à la carte and buffets.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 years cooking experience, a Red Seal Certificate or equivalent, and prior supervisory experience. You will work in a luxury hotel setting and contribute to safety, quality, and guest

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years cooking experience.
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards is an asset.
• Proficiency in both a la carte and production cooking.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly, and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
• Prepare and supervise the production of necessary food items in accordance with standards to ensure uninterrupted guest service.
• Ensure consistency in preparation of all items for a la carte and buffet menus.
• Actively share ideas, opinions, and suggestions in daily shift briefings.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features, and promotions.
• Ensure station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standards.
• Operate all kitchen equipment safely at all times.
• Handle, store, prepare, and serve food safely per guidelines.
• Manage day-to-day operations of their station.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and participate in safety initiatives.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Education

Red Seal Certificate

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 31.15 - CAD 32.15 - hourly

Company Description

Your Team and Working Environment

Since 1915, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has effortlessly delivered timeless luxury in the heart of Edmonton. Nestled above the river valley, the hotel’s charm and elegance have earned it recognition as one of the city’s most sought-after locations, as well as the prestigious MICHELIN Key 2025 and Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. World-class service awaits our guest’s every need. Our dedicated team is delighted to assist with a variety of personalized services to ensure guest comfort and convenience are our top priorities. Edmonton's castle offers award-winning, locally-inspired dining, a multi-level health club facility, unforgettable meetings and events, and fairy-tale weddings. At Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, our team takes pride in creating memorable experiences for every occasion. With over a century of hospitality excellence and deep community connections, we continue to uphold the high standards of service that have defined the hotel for generations.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Job Description

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts begins behind the scenes with our Culinary team's commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine.

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
• Prepare and when required delegates the production of the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guest service
• Ensure consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Actively share ideas, opinions, and suggestions in daily shift briefings
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features, and promotions
• Ensure that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standards
• Operate all kitchen equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind at all times
• Ensure that all food products are handled, stored, prepared, and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines.
• Responsible for the day to day operations of their station
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 6 years cooking experience
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards is an asset
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman’s papers) or Recognized International Equivalent
• Must have experience and be proficient in both a la carte and production cooking
• Previous supervisory experience
• Self-motivated, with the ability to make effective decisions
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain high service levels under pressure
• Ability to consistently stand and walk throughout shift

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year),for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Comprehensive wellness platform (Greenshield) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit

Hourly Rate Range: $31.15 - 32.15 CAD Gross per hour

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.