Food jobs in Canada

Ready for a sizzling career move? You will play a pivotal role in our kitchen working alongside a fantastic team. The food you prepare, cook and serve makes our guests smile and wanting more.

Why work for Fairmont Pacific Rim?

• Wonderful company culture – our colleagues are at the heart of all we Be a part of a progressive hotel that embraces the culture and vibrancy of Canada’s most beautiful city - Vancouver
• A competitive salary, starting from $72,000.00 per annum
• Complimentary work meal through our Colleague Dining Program
• Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Extensive benefits package including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirements
• Company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) for those meeting eligibility requirements
• Fairmont Pacific Rim is the most remarkable address in the city with its breathtaking harbor views, luxurious accommodation, rave-worthy cuisine and warm hospitality.
• Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired employees with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
• Distinctly West Coast, the hotel delivers unique experiences through creativity, artistry, and elevated hospitality, while remaining at the forefront of elevating the art, music and fashion programming in the city.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!

• Offer genuine sense of hospitality at each point of guest contact
• Provide a warm, fun and approachable work environment while also maintaining a strong knowledge of menus, menu ingredients and guest preferences
• Consistently offer a professional, friendly and engaging service adhered to FORBES 5 Star Dining Standards
• Follow standards of conduct, safety, and sanitation policies
• Trains and educates employees on high standards and international culinary techniques
• Monitors performance levels of all team members and acts accordingly
• Timely completion of all one‑on‑one meetings and performance reviews
• Active involvement with our apprenticeship program including demonstrations and follow up with students
• Maintains departmental standards as determined by the Executive Chef
• Works closely with staff to ensure the high quality and consistency of food preparation and presentation
• Ensures that the kitchen area is clean and the equipment is functional
• Strive to advance his/her knowledge, skills and abilities and consistently share these with others
• Promotes teamwork between the kitchen and all other departments
• Responsible for the day to day maintenance of labour and food cost controls
• Assists in the creation of weekly work schedule for their area.
• Act as a role model to junior staff members by maintaining a professional work ethic and displaying exemplary cooking skills
• Actively participate in the Fairmont Pacific Rim environmental program and department specific initiatives in working towards sustainable operations
• To be Health & Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment
• Performs any and all other tasks which are assigned by management

• Minimum ofsix toeight years cooking experience in all areas of a similar high end environment with a keen eye for the small details is essential
• Experience in a 5 star international hotel and/or top caliber restaurant is required
• A minimum of two years previous as a Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef
• Completion of culinary Journeyman papers is preferable.
• Must be highly resourceful and innovative, detail oriented, quality conscious and must be aware of contemporary trends in presentation and cuisine preparation
• Must be an effective leader, manager, trainer, developer and team player with strong communication and organizational skills
• International experience and/or training is an asset
• Completion of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts management courses is an asset
• Wine knowledge and previous experience in food and wine pairing is an asset
• BC Food Safe Certification is required

• Work with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to creating lasting impressions on our guests by providing award winning food.

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

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

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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