Journey Person, Full-Time, Seasonal May to October 2026

Accor Hotels; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Victoria is seeking a culinary professional to ensure high food preparation standards and team productivity. Ideal candidates should have Journeyperson's papers and at least three years of experience in a comparable setting. Responsibilities include menu understanding, delegation of tasks, and adherence to food safety standards. This role offers a starting hourly rate between $30.04 and $34.33, along with comprehensive employee benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Employee benefit card for discounted rates

Complimentary meal during shift

Access to extensive benefits and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a hotel or kitchen of comparable size.
• Successful completion of practical cooking test.
• Must hold a Food Safe certificate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food is prepared according to recipes and standards.
• Delegate duties to Cooks Assistants for productivity.
• Monitor Food Safe Standards for proper food storage.

Skills

Fluent English language and communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong artistic skills in food presentation

Strong leadership and motivational skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to providing excellent service

Education

Journeyperson’s papers, Red Seal or equivalents

Job description

Company Description

Recognized as the #1 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Fairmont Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture. World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning harbour views.

The magnificent property completed a $60+ million restoration in 2017 that celebrated its proud history while moving the hotel into a new era of modern luxury and transforming the iconic property into a must-visit destination. In 2023, the property introduced a revamped Fairmont Gold Experience, including a major renovation to the Fairmont Gold floor. 88 Fairmont Gold roomsand a newly renovated lounge are ready to accommodateguests. Located on Vancouver Island, Canada's Castle on the Coast is the ideal starting point to explore British Columbia's stunning natural and expansive beauty. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes the property's prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World.

Job Description

What is in it for you

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues
• Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress Hotel
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
• Complimentary uniform laundering
• Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare benefits and RMT, dental, vision, and complimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through LifeWorks
• Access toour company-matchedDefined ContributionPension Plan(DCPP)
• Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
• Hourly pay rate of $30.04 to $34.33

What you will be doing

• Possess a complete understanding of the menus and syllabus
• Ensure all food is prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Chef and Chef de Parties
• Delegate and assign duties to Cooks Assistants to ensure a consistently high level of productivity
• Contribute ideas to Seasonal menu development and assist in the creation of Fresh Sheet items, Tasting Menu items etc
• Demonstrate the importance of food and labour cost
• Monitor and communicate Food Safe Standards to ensure all food is properly stored, labeled and rotated
• Promote professional work habits and contribute to a maintaining a safe and positive environment
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include

• Journeyperson’s papers, Red Seal or equivalents
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hotel or kitchen of comparable size and must be within last 5 years (recent experience)
• Completely fluent English language and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Successful completion of practical cooking test
• Must hold a Food safe certificate
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong artistic skills in food presentation
• High level of responsibility and commitment
• Team player with proven success in relationship building
• Strong leadership and motivational skills and ability to effectively train and develop co-workers
• Commitment to providing excellent service and exceeding guests' expectations
• Available to work flexible shifts

Additional Information

Physically capable of

• Continuous standing for extended periods of time
• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50lbs
• Working in hot and cold environments

isa Requirements

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

Your team and working environment

Welcome to Canada’s Castle on the Coast. The Empress Hotel sits proudly at the centre of culture and history in Victoria, British Columbia. This is the best of all worlds – where contrast meets distinction, opulence blends harmoniously with the understated and fabled history meshes with contemporary affairs. This award-winning Victoria hotel and National Historic Site is an alluring blend of classic and contemporary, vintage and cutting-edge: Where Modern meets Iconic. Come join our wonderful team of hospitality experts!

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

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. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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