Demi Chef

Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Life insurance

Staff meals

Travel/discount programs

On-demand pay

Parking or transit reimbursement

Management training program

Quarterly events

Job summary

Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel is seeking an energetic Demi Chef with a passion for cooking and leadership to join our culinary team. This permanent full-time hourly role will also serve as a manager-in-training, supporting the Sous Chef in their absence and driving kitchen operations.

You will prepare and cook a range of dishes, ensure compliance with safety standards, and help maintain high guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in culinary.
• Desire to pursue the Red Seal for promotional opportunities.
• Ability to manage and train kitchen staff with a sense of humor.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Ensures compliance with local and provincial H&S and Food Safety regulations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels and delivers feedback to associates.
• Empowers associates to provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates a positive example for guest relations.
• Ensures associates maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks in the absence of the Chef De Partie.
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
• Assists in presenting and decorating food displays.
• Adapts to changing business demands and assists to ensure department flow.
• Has full knowledge of menu items, features and promotions.
• Maintains cleanliness and maintenance of work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Follows kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff management

Multitasking

Humor in management

Education

Culinary training/apprenticeship

Pursuit of Red Seal

Job description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Are you a foodie with a passion for cooking and a knack for management? Then we have just the role for you! The Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel is looking for an energetic manager-in-training to rock the Demi Chef position and become a culinary superstar!

This position is permanent full time hourly position and pays $22.75 per hour and includes gratuities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB

As the Demi Chef, you'll be responsible for whipping up scrumptious dishes of all types, whether it's a regular day in the kitchen or a special event for our VIP guests. And that's not all – you'll also need to make sure everything runs smoothly when the Sous Chef is away.

Your job responsibilities include:

• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Ensures compliance with all local and provincial H&S and Food Safety regulations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels and delivers feedback to associates.
• Empowers associates to provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates a positive example for guest relations.
• Ensures associates maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation in the absence of the Chef De Partie
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Adapts to changing business demands and is willing to assist wherever needed in order to ensure the flow of the department is always productive and efficient
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

At our hotel, we believe in taking care of our team members just as much as we take care of our guests. That's why we offer a fun and exciting range of benefits that are sure to keep you happy, healthy, and well-fed.

We offer more than just a paycheck; we provide a fantastic benefit plan that includes extensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage, with the hotel contributing 80% for single and family coverage. Plus, our loyalty program and travel program open up a world of discounted rates for Marriott hotels across the globe for you and your friends & family.

But we don't just feed your wanderlust - we also feed your appetite. Our chefs whip up delicious staff meals every day, so you can fuel up for a busy day of representing the Renaissance brand and assisting guests and clients.

That's not all! Enjoy free parking or get reimbursed for your 747 Bus Pass. You can also say goodbye to waiting for payday with our on-demand pay system. Plus, you'll enjoy a 50% discount on food and drinks for you and your friends at HALO Bar|Bistro, so you can always have a good time without breaking the bank. Our in-house management training program ensures you're always growing. And, get ready for some unforgettable fun with our quarterly work events.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE CONSIDERED

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in culinary
• A desire to pursue your Red Seal for boundless promotional opportunities!
• Ability to manage and train kitchen staff with a sense of humor and a light touch
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitaskExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Platinum Investments and the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and will accommodate accessibility needs at any stage of employment. Please let us know if you are someone who requires accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.