Chef de Partie

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefit plans

Generous PTO allowances

Employee rates at Accor properties

Learning programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced kitchen supervisor to lead the culinary team. Ideal candidates should have previous leadership experience and at least three years in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring quality control, and training staff. This position offers a competitive salary along with benefits including generous PTO and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience is necessary, or participation in a leadership development program.
• Must have at least three years’ experience in a high-volume luxury hotel or equivalent.
• Must be able to run all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of a Sous Chef.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offers professional, engaging, and friendly service.
• Supervises cooks and gives clear direction and training.
• Checks quality and gives direction to cooks on correcting mistakes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cooking techniques knowledge

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont Pittsburgh, a 4‑diamond LEED certified luxury hotel, is located at the heart of Pittsburgh’s business, cultural, and retail hub. The hotel offers superb and distinctive guest services and accommodations in a luxury setting.

Job Description

Summary of Responsibilities

• Consistently offers professional, engaging, and friendly service.
• Must be able to understand and adjust recipes according to business levels.
• Have a working knowledge of properly storing, rotating, and maintaining products.
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned.
• Constantly checks quality and quantities of product on all stations, gives direction to cooks on correcting mistakes, and communicates any potential issues to Sous Chef or Chef.
• Supports other stations during peak business volume; must have organizational knowledge of all kitchen stations to provide support.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, maintains walk‑ins and shared areas, and is responsible for the shared upkeep of delivery logs, temperature logs, and other health and safety documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; communicates clearly and has a strong grasp of professional communication through company email.
• Supports other culinary departments as needed.
• Able to supervise cooks and give clear direction and training.
• Motivates the team and inspires others.
• All tasks are completed with 100% attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and willing to work in all areas of the kitchen.
• Takes on leadership responsibilities without being asked.
• Delegates tasks and follows up with cooks on completion of work.
• Highly motivated, able to work alone, and give direction to others.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience is necessary, or participation in a leadership development program.
• Must have at least three years’ experience in a high‑volume luxury hotel or equivalent.
• Must be able to run all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of a Sous Chef.
• Must be able to expedite the pass during service, checking each plate for quality and doneness, and correcting any issues or mistakes.
• Able to lead cooks on correct preparation and presentation of all dishes.
• Handles all butchering needs for meat, fish, and poultry.
• Trains staff on correct station set‑up, cooking techniques, and cleaning routines.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to)

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Constant standing and walking throughout shifts.

What Is In It For You

• Competitive salary and flexible benefit plans.
• Generous PTO allowances.
• Employee rates at Accor properties in the NCA region.
• Learning programs through our Academies.
• 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 Planet 21 and WATCH.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont Pittsburgh is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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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