Lead Cook Saucier - Banquets

Accor Hotels; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Lead Cook to join their culinary team. This role is essential in delivering exceptional dining experiences, where your dedication to food preparation and guest service will shine. You will be part of a dynamic kitchen environment, ensuring that every dish is prepared to perfection while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. If you have a strong desire to grow within the culinary field and aspire to become an Executive Chef, this is the opportunity for you. Join a team that values creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high volume restaurant is required.
• Aspire to be an Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service food items according to hotel recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Teamwork

Education

Diploma / Certification in Culinary Discipline

Job description

Company Description

Picture a shimmering oasis overlooking the Sonoran Desert and the McDowell mountains - Fairmont Scottsdale Princess offers luxury and world class hospitality with over 300,000 square feet of meeting space. This award-winning meetings resort has 750 guest rooms, five award-winning restaurants, six sparkling heated pools, and a luxurious Well & Being Spa. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess was recently recognized with the AAA Five Diamond rating for over 30 years, making it one of the longest running AAA Five Diamond Resorts in the America’s. The only thing missing is you!

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 a Lead Cook, 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