Cook II, Brown's Beach House (Full Time)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Hawaii; On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee meals

Job summary

Fairmont Orchid is seeking a Cook II to support Brown’s Beach House, a AAA Four Diamond restaurant, on Hawai‘i Island. You will lead kitchen activities, mentor junior staff, and ensure food quality in line with our luxury standards.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to authentic Hawai‘i experiences. The role requires strong English communication, knife skills, and familiarity with a variety of cooking techniques in a fast-paced resort environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership and communication skills required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in culinary preferred; ServSafe certification is an advantage.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Act as a leader, mentor, and project a positive influence in culinary.
• Communicate with external departments to support culinary functions.
• Perform knife skills and basic techniques as instructed.
• Cook meat, fish and poultry to proper temperatures.
• Emulsify sauces/dressings and prepare sauces and dressings.
• Use various cooking methods including poaching, blanching, roasting, frying, baking, grilling.
• Read and adjust recipes according to business levels.
• Prepare items for à la carte and buffet menus per hotel standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

English Proficiency

Education

ServSafe Sanitation Certificate

Job description

Company Description

Explore limitless possibilities, dreams and adventures on Hawai‘i Island as you blaze a trail for a rewarding career in hospitality. Embrace our passion for Hawai‘i’s heritage, culture and traditions with amazing career opportunities that await you in paradise. Journey into a luxury oasis where the aloha spirit comes alive.

Explore limitless possibilities, dreams and adventures on Hawai‘i Island as you blaze a trail for a rewarding career in hospitality. Embrace our passion for Hawai‘i’s heritage, culture and traditions with amazing career opportunities that await you in paradise. Journey into a luxury oasis where the aloha spirit comes alive.

Fairmont Orchid is an award-winning luxury resort located on the majestic Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i Island. Immerse yourself in an authentic Hawaiian experience, surrounded by 32 oceanfront acres of lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and a tranquil white sand beach and lagoon. Hawai‘i’s warmth and serenity are reflected throughout the design of our family-friendly hotel accommodations with spacious guest rooms, suites and the exclusive Fairmont Gold concierge floor.

Resort amenities include our Spa Without Walls, a 10,000-square-foot oceanfront pool, cultural activities, onsite restaurants, access to world-class golf, a 24/7 fitness center and a 10-court tennis pavilion. Inspired by culture, well-being and genuine aloha, Fairmont Orchid welcomes you to experience authentic Hawai‘i.

What Is In It For You

• benefit available for fulltime or part time employees while being a part of the Fairmont Orchid ‘Ohana
• Preferred provider medical/drug/vision benefits starting at $16.98 for employees*
• We put you first & value you with employer paid coverage for group life and accidental insurance coverage ($7,500) + Coverage is available for your ‘ohana!*
• We believe that hospitality has the power to unlock a better tomorrow with our 401(k)/retirement saving plan & matching program.
• Don’t just live in the moment – own your moment with 11 paid holiday/personal days per year + 10 days of paid vacation that begin accruing immediately*
• We go the extra mile by offering 50% discounts at hotel restaurants, 30% discount on retail items at our Fairmont Store & 30% discount of services offered in our Spa Without Walls.
• We are globetrotters taking advantage of our Travel Program with employee discounts at Accor properties + Friends & Family rates (5,000+ hotels worldwide)*
• Complimentary meals in our employee dining facility

Job Description

The Cook II is the 2nd level of line leadership in culinary. The Cook II is responsible for their area of operation and will implement and maintain the vision of the Chef in partnership with the Cook I.

Brown’s Beach House is Fairmont Orchid’s signature AAA Four Diamond fine dining restaurant well known for incomparable Hawaii Regional Cuisine and a spectacular oceanfront setting. Our innovative cuisine draws from simple pure flavors of locally grown produce and a diverse variety of fresh seafood.

What You Will Be Doing

• Act as a leader, mentor, and project a positive influence in culinary
• Must be able to effectively communicate with external departments in a timely manner to support culinary functions.
• Perform certain knife skills, i.e. julienne, brunoise, medium dice, rough chop, chop herbs, Chiffonade, etc.
• Cook meat, fish and poultry to proper temperature
• Display a working knowledge to emulsify cold or hot sauces/dressings
• Perform a variety of cooking techniques to include poaching, proper blanching procedures, roast, stir fry, deep fry, bake, boil, simmer flat top, grill and in bulk preparation sauté and grill.
• Must have product knowledge to identify and properly use most meats, seafood, vegetables, spices, oils, vinegars, extracts, wines, alcoholic beverages and exotic ingredients.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and adjust recipes according to business levels
• Read, write and communicate to decipher tickets, order requisitions, Banquet Event Orders and Preparation Lists.
• Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Participate in scheduled internal and external departmental meetings as required.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards

Qualifications

• Leadership capabilities and good communication skills
• Ability to focus attention on department needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage (Ilocano/Tagalog)
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Detailed & service oriented with an eye for detail to be self-motivated and energetic.
• Provide the necessary State and Federal Requirements to work in Food and Beverage (Tuberculosis Clearance)
• Additional certification(s) in Culinary will be an advantage (ServSafe Sanitation Certificate)

Additional Information

Hourly Rate: $34.04 USD

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining U.S. work authorization.

Your team and working environment: Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional luxury experiences. You will work alongside passionate Heartists who support one another, anticipate guest needs, and bring our commitment to Make Special Happen to life every day.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 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/

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That’s why you’ll find exceptional work opportunities – throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific – as well as industry leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotel that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleague with fairness & dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award – winning Green Partnership Program. An exciting future awaits!

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