Chef de Partie

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K

Complimentary shift meal

Employee benefit card for discounts

Learning programs and Educational Assistance

Job summary

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead kitchen operations. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring high food quality, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to work under pressure, and committed to teamwork and guest satisfaction. The position offers paid time off, medical benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Responsibilities

• Understand and demonstrate commitment to ‘Our Culinary Culture’.
• Supervise team members and delegate tasks effectively.
• Ensure food preparation meets standards set by Chefs.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in work areas.
• Meet all EHC and Servesafe standards.

Skills

Interpersonal abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Attention to guest needs

Job description

Company Description

Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Understand the importance and demonstrate a commitment to our ‘Our Culinary Culture’.
• As Chef de Partie you are a leader/supervisor of the team. You are highly organized and can proactively delegate, prioritize and assign duties to Cook positions to ensure a consistently high level of productivity.
• In conjunction with the Sous Chef on duty you will supervise your colleagues to ensure the highest level of production and the efficient execution of service.
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach with colleagues to ensure a high level of motivation resulting in a cohesive team and efficient operation.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, syllabus, daily features and promotions as it applies to your operation.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Chef de Cuisine and/or Sous Chef, this includes quality checks and tasting all food prior to it being served.
• Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations.
• Communicate, monitor and delegate EHC and Servesafe standards to ensure all production and behaviors are in line with our standards. Ensure all EHC standard temperature logs are completed accurately.
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Report tardiness and unsafe work practices immediately to the Chef on duty.
• Responsible for operating your station including setting your colleagues up for success on your days off.
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings.
• Liaise daily with Chefs to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback.
• Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations.
• Sustainability Commitment - Ensure our kitchens follow the set recycling, compost and landfill procedures.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Is In It For You

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Complimentary shift meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further development
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all time.

Physical Demands

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V