Chef de Partie

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Employee rates at properties

Academies learning programs

Growth opportunities

CSR programs

Job summary

Fairmont Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Kitchen Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations in a luxury, high-volume environment. You will supervise cooks, train staff, and ensure top quality and presentation across all dishes.

Role requires leadership experience or a leadership program background, plus at least three years in a luxury hotel setting. You will collaborate across culinary stations and drive excellence in throughput and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience required, or participation in 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.
• Able to lead cooks on correct preparation and presentation of all dishes.
• Capable of training staff on station setup, cooking techniques and cleaning routines.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service.
• Adjust recipes according to business levels and maintain proper storage and rotation of products.
• Support other stations during peak business volumes; understand all kitchen stations.
• Supervise cooks, provide clear direction and training, and motivate the team.
• Delegate tasks, follow up on completion, and ensure accuracy and high standards.
• Maintain logs and health/safety documentation; communicate issues to Sous Chef or Chef.
• Ensure quality control and consistency across all dishes and stations.
• Collaborate with other culinary departments as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Communication

Training staff

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. Fairmont Pittsburgh offers superb and distinctive guest services and accommodations in a luxury setting.

Fairmont Pittsburgh, a 4 diamond LEED certified luxury hotel, is located at the heart of Pittsburgh’s business, cultural and retail hub. Fairmont Pittsburgh offers superb and distinctive guest services and accommodations in a luxury setting. Drawing from Pittsburgh’s rich history, fl.2 showcases a wide selection of local beers, craft cocktails, and an elevated Modern American menu with unique signature items that have the power to transform guests into regulars. Vibrant and inviting, the restaurant and bar offers a space that allows for an open, airy atmosphere with a modern framework incorporated with architectural elements.

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.
• Carries out any other duties as may be assigned.
• Constantly checks quality and quantities of product on all stations and is able to give direction to cooks on correcting mistakes. Communicates any potential issues to Sous Chef or Chef.
• Responsible for supporting other stations during peak business volume. Must have organizational and operational knowledge of all kitchen stations to be able to provide support.
• Strong organizational skills, able to work with cooks maintain walk-ins and shared areas. Responsible for the shared upkeep of delivery logs, temperature logs and other health and safety documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and able to communicate clearly. Must have a strong grasp of the culture of professional communication through company email.
• Expected to support other culinary departments as needed.
• Able to supervise cooks and give clear direction and training.
• Must motivate the team and inspire others
• All tasks are completed with 100% attention to detail
• Must be flexible and willing to work in working all areas of the kitchen
• Takes on leadership responsibilities without being asked.
• Is able to delegate tasks and follows up with cooks on completion of work.Is 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.
• Is able to accomplish all butchering needs for meat, fish and poultry.
• The ability to train staff members 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.

Additional Information

What is in it for you

• Competitive salary and flexible benefit plans
• Generous PTO allowances
• Employee rates at Accor properties in 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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