Chef de Partie (Full-Time)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel chain in Ottawa is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their culinary team. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining safe working environments. Candidates should possess culinary certifications, significant fine dining experience, and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive pay rate of $34.69/hour and various employee benefits. Enjoy being part of a dynamic, diverse work environment where you can grow and excel in your culinary career.

Benefits

Employee benefit card for discounts

50% Food & Beverage discount

Learning programs for skill development

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ culinary experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in fine dining.
• Ability to work various shifts depending on business demand.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen team and ensure quality standards.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of all food products.
• Train existing/new staff members.

Skills

Good knowledge of kitchen operations

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Organized

Valid Food Handler Certificate

Education

Culinary certification

Red seal certification or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Located in the heart of Canada's capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa is looking to fill a role of Chef de Partie.

What is in it for you:

• Wonderful company culture - our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do
• Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Comprehensive extended health benefits package
• Full rate of pay of $34.69/hour

Job Description

Reporting to the Culinary Leadership Team, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure all quality standards and health and safety standards are met
• Supervise kitchen team with mise-en-place and culinary service
• Deputize for Sous-Chef during absence
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of all food products
• Ensure all service and recipe standards are followed by staff in respective departments
• Produce high quality food items and show initiative and the ability to be highly productive with food preparation independently or in a team
• Communicate in a timely manner with the Sous Chefs any food or equipment items that need to be ordered
• Keep work station clean and organized including fridges/freezers, countertops and stovetops
• Ensure that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
• Keep overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expense
• Report any and all deficiencies in kitchen equipment functionality and quality of food products to Sous Chef in a timely fashion
• Prepare lists of food products required for station for Sous Chef order and approval
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives
• Organize daily workloads of staff in respective departments
• Help plan staffing levels, ordering/inventory
• Project a positive attitude
• Train existing/new staff members
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of safety practices and of kitchen operations. “Train the Trainer” course an asset
• College level or equivalent culinary certification
• Minimum 5 years’ culinary experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in fine dining
• Previous experience in a busy outlet and banquet department in a similar size hotel
• Current knowledge of culinary trends and competitive market
• Red seal certification or equivalent and asset
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Ability to work various shifts depending on business demand
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An energetic team player able to multi-task successfully.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate required
• Ability to consistently stand and walk through out shift
• Must be highly organized and enjoy leading a shift of culinary staff in a dynamic, multi-event environment.

Additional Information

Fairmont Château Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Physical Aspects of Position (included but not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

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