Lead Station Chef – Luxury Steakhouse

FAIRMONT; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont New Orleans is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to take full ownership of an assigned kitchen station within our luxury hotel. You will organize, prep, stock, and maintain the station through service, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.

You will prepare and present menu items to exact specifications, mentor junior cooks, and collaborate with culinary leadership to uphold safety, sanitation, and high standards across all meals and events.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of professional cooking techniques, knife skills, mise en place, food preparation, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to independently manage and execute an assigned station during high-volume service.
• Lead, coach, and support junior culinary colleagues while maintaining a positive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of an assigned kitchen station and ensure the station is properly organized, prepared, stocked, and maintained throughout service.
• Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to established recipes, specifications, portion sizes, plating standards, and culinary expectations.
• Maintain knowledge of the Delmonico Steakhouse menu, ingredients, preparation techniques, recipes, cooking temperatures, sauces, accompaniments, and presentation standards.
• Execute station responsibilities with precision, consistency, and attention to detail during service.
• Prepare and maintain daily mise en place to ensure the station is fully stocked and service-ready.
• Perform high-quality dishes in accordance with established ticket times while maintaining proper temperature, seasoning, texture, presentation, and portion control.
• Provide direction, guidance, and support to Cooks and other culinary colleagues assigned to the station.
• Assist with training, coaching, and development of junior culinary colleagues, reinforcing proper culinary techniques, recipes, sanitation standards, and station procedures.

Skills

Professional cooking techniques

Knife skills

Mise en place

Team leadership

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Fairmont New Orleans is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to take full ownership of an assigned kitchen station within our luxury hotel. You will organize, prep, stock, and maintain the station through service, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.

You will prepare and present menu items to exact specifications, mentor junior cooks, and collaborate with culinary leadership to uphold safety, sanitation, and high standards across all meals and events.