Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a robust sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!
Job Description
Come join the culinary team at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and develop your culinary skills with some of Fairmont’s most talented chefs, while enjoying the lifestyle of the Canadian Rockies.
What you will be doing:
Maintain on-going training and development of employees, conduct employee performance reviews and disciplinary action
Ensure appropriate staff scheduling and monitor staffing levels in conjunction with determined budgets and forecasting
Create and design menus, while keeping the overall restaurant concept
Liaise with food stores to ensure the proper rotation of foods
Seek opportunities to increase food revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction
Responsible for kitchen operations in absence of Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
Oversee the safety and sanitation of the kitchen, while ensuring all kitchen equipment is maintained and in good condition
Maintain departmental standards in accordance with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts core standards
Ensure effective cooperation between outlets and the kitchen
Create memorable dining experiences for guests
Ensure a clean and protected working workplace,
and actively participate in health and safety initiatives
Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives
Carry out any other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Highly energetic and excited about the challenges that a large and versatile resort offers
Minimum of 7-8 years’ experience in a culinary leadership role
A passion for food and desire to further develop culinary and leadership skills
An effective supervisor and trainer
Innovative, detail-oriented and quality conscious
Actively seeking knowledge of new trends in presentation and preparation
Self‑motivated, with the ability to make effective decisions
Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain high service levels under pressurePhysically fit to lift trays repeatedly, stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
Ability to consistently stand and walk through out shift
Additional Information
Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affa… (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor
Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Apply Today: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visitwww.lakelouisejobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence:
[email protected]
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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