the Demi Chef de Partie

Four Seasons; Whistler; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and diverse team at a prestigious Five Star Resort in Whistler as a Demi Chef de Partie. This role offers the chance to showcase your culinary skills while working in a collaborative environment that values excellent service and a passion for food. You'll be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, training kitchen staff, and ensuring that all food safety standards are met. With flexible hours and a commitment to teamwork, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen setting. Enjoy a rewarding career with outstanding benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth in a world-class hospitality setting.

Benefits

Extended Health Coverage

Affordable Shared Staff Accommodations

Employee Recognition Events

Complimentary Meal per Shift

Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Excellent Training and Development Program

Discovery Nights at Four Seasons Worldwide

Qualifications

• 2+ years culinary experience in a similar role is required.
• Culinary education is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to guest orders with consistent quality.
• Train and supervise kitchen employees to meet standards.
• Control food waste and manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Culinary Education

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Join Our Team

Join our dynamic, diverse team at Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler as the Demi Chef de Partie.

Work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service and a passion for food and wine. Four Seasons Resort Whistler is the only Five Star Resort in all of Canada.

The Demi Chef de Partie reports to the Executive Chef. We are looking for an energetic hospitality professional with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, a passion for service and people, and past culinary experience. Applicants will be a willing team player, comfortable with standards of service, and will be willing to accept assignments on an as-needed basis, in order to promote teamwork. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Your job:

• Participate in the preparation of food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards.
• Complete mise en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare beyond estimated needs.
• Train, motivate, recommend discipline, and supervise the work of kitchen employees ensuring that all cultural and core standards are met.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.
• Control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
• If required, assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as needed for the next shift.
• Comply with Four Seasons Standards of Conduct as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

About You:

• Culinary education is strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years culinary experience in a similar role.
• Passion for food.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Excellent commitment to service and teamwork.
• Ability to work in Canada.

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click on the APPLY button, attach your resume and cover letter in Word and/or PDF format.

About Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Four Seasons is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified by its employees – people who share a single focus and are inspired to offer great service.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us, discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.

What’s in it for you:

• Extended Health Coverage (dental, vision, life insurance, RMT, prescription drugs, etc.) after probationary period.
• Access to affordable shared staff accommodations.
• Employee theme recognition days and events - Employee of the month, Years of service celebrations, birthday events, etc.
• Complimentary meal per shift in our employee dining room.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off; vacation days and additional floating holidays per year.
• Excellent training and development program.
• Discovery Nights at Four Seasons worldwide.