Lead Cook - Banquet Saucier

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Scottsdale (AZ); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee meals on-site

Discounts for hotel stays

Learning and development programs

Medical and dental benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is seeking a Lead Cook Banquet Saucier to join our culinary team in Scottsdale, AZ. You will contribute to memorable dining experiences by preparing banquets with precision and flair, upholding the hotel’s luxury standards.

This role emphasizes teamwork, guest-focused service, and a strong commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have culinary training and a passion for excellence in high-volume settings.

Formación

• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Aspiring to reach Executive Chef level.
• Diploma or certification in a culinary discipline.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Reliable and highly responsible.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Focus on guest needs with calm, courteous service.

Responsabilidades

• Consistently offer professional, friendly guest service while supporting teammates.
• Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and buffet menus per recipes and standards.
• Share ideas and feedback during daily shift briefings.
• Maintain proper rotation of products to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate.
• Have full knowledge of menu items, daily features and promotions.
• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Follow sanitation guidelines when handling food and beverages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

High volume restaurant experience

Aspire to Executive Chef

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem solving abilities

Reliable and responsible

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Guest-focused service

Educación

Culinary diploma or certification

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence. If you are unable to complete a portion of the assessment due to a disability, you may select the disability opt-out option during the assessment. This option will not impact your assessment scoring or consideration for the role.

Company Description

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence. If you are unable to complete a portion of the assessment due to a disability, you may select the disability opt-out option during the assessment. This option will not impact your assessment scoring or consideration for the role.

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is Arizona’s largest and longest running AAA Five Diamond hotel, and we want you to help us stay iconic. The Princess offers luxury and world class hospitality with 750 guestrooms, more than 300,000 square feet of meeting space, four award-winning restaurants, six sparkling heated pools, and a luxurious Well & Being Spa. Be a part of events like the WM Phoenix Open, Easter at the Princess, Summer at the Princess and Christmas at the Princess. The hotel features great benefits like matching retirement, travel discounts and more. This place really has it all – except for you!

What’s in it for you:

• Employee discounts at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, local companies and Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Free meals at our on-site employee restaurant
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Great Medical and Dental benefits, including two employer-funded medical plans, meaning $0 premium if you enroll in the employee-only tier! 401K, Direct Deposit, etc.
• Career development opportunities within the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in addition to national promotion opportunities. The sky is the limit!

Job Description

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts begins behind the scenes with our Culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. As Lead Cook Banquet Saucier, the care you devote to all aspects of food preparation will result in the creation of truly spectacular fare.

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
• Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Adhere to Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Grooming Guidelines.
• Previous experience in a high volume restaurant required
• Must aspire to be an Executive Chef
• Diploma / Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• 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

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

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.

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