Lead Cook — Luxury Maui Kitchen & Aloha

Accor; Wailea-Makena (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont Kea Lani Maui seeks a dedicated food service professional to deliver high-quality culinary support and uphold Fairmont’s Leading Quality Assurance standards. The role covers F&B venues and events, with emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction.

You will work in a fast-paced luxury resort environment, supporting the culinary team, maintaining equipment, and promoting sustainable operations while delivering personalized aloha spirit to discerning guests.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read, write and understand English.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be service-oriented and able to communicate with all levels of authority.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must have computer skills including Word, Excel, and e-mail.
• Must multi-task and be detail-oriented in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Must work independently and prioritize tasks when needed.
• Maintain a professional working environment and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide food service within Fairmont and lead quality assurance standards.
• Ensure high quality and consistency of food preparation and presentation per standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen area.
• Keep workstation clean and minimize waste.
• Check service stations for equipment and replenish as needed.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods.
• Adhere to Hawaii Dept of Health and food safety standards.
• Organize time so side work is completed per shift.
• Provide timely, personalized, friendly and efficient service to the culinary team.
• Maintain aloha spirit in guest service.
• Focus on guest needs, staying calm and courteous.
• Promote health and safety awareness and emergency procedures.
• Follow hotel and department policies and service standards.
• Contribute ideas and participation in meetings and initiatives.
• Participate in environmental program and sustainable operations.
• Check with manager before leaving shift and report concerns.

Skills

English Proficiency

Communication

Reading/Writing

Service Orientation

Computational Skills

Independence

Professional Demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Fairmont Kea Lani Maui seeks a dedicated food service professional to deliver high-quality culinary support and uphold Fairmont’s Leading Quality Assurance standards. The role covers F&B venues and events, with emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction.

You will work in a fast-paced luxury resort environment, supporting the culinary team, maintaining equipment, and promoting sustainable operations while delivering personalized aloha spirit to discerning guests.