Company Description

Recognized as the #1 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2025 & 2026 World's Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Fairmont Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture. World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning harbour views. The magnificent property completed a $60+ million restoration in 2017 that celebrated its proud history while moving the hotel into a new era of contemporary luxury and transforming the iconic property into a must-visit destination. In 2023, the property introduced a revamped Fairmont Gold Experience, including a major renovation to the Fairmont Gold floor. 88 Fairmont Gold rooms and a newly renovated lounge are ready to accommodate guests. Located on Vancouver Island, Canada's Castle on the Coast is the ideal starting point to explore British Columbia's stunning natural and expansive beauty. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes the property's prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World.

Company Description

Recognized as the #1 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2025 & 2026 World's Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Fairmont Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list,



and regionally focused cocktail culture. World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning harbour views. The magnificent property completed a $60+ million restoration in 2017 that celebrated its proud history while moving the hotel into a new era of up-to-date luxury and transforming the iconic property into a must-visit destination. In 2023, the property introduced a revamped Fairmont Gold Experience, including a major renovation to the Fairmont Gold floor. 88 Fairmont Gold rooms and a newly renovated lounge are ready to accommodate guests. Located on Vancouver Island, Canada's Castle on the Coast is the ideal starting point to explore British Columbia's stunning natural and expansive beauty. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes the property's prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World.

Job Description

What is in it for you:

- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues
- Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress Hotel
- Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world




- Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
- Complimentary uniform laundering
- Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare benefits and RMT, dental, vision, and complimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through GreenShield
- Access to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
- Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
- Hourly pay rate of $27.11 to 30.99

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or designated Sous Chef, the Culinary Apprentice I is an entry‑level culinary professional enrolled in, or working toward, a recognized culinary apprenticeship program. This role provides hands‑on training and development in a luxury hotel environment while supporting the culinary team in delivering exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for culinary arts, a commitment to learning, and the ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced kitchen environment.

- Assist in the preparation and presentation of menu items according to Fairmont standards and recipes.
- Learn and apply proper culinary techniques, knife skills, food preparation methods, and cooking procedures.
- Support various kitchen outlets, including banquets, restaurants, lounges, and employee dining areas.
- Prepare ingredients through washing, peeling, cutting, portioning, and storing products.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, kitchen equipment, and storage areas.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and wor

📌 Apprentice I (Victoria)
🏢 Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
📍 Victoria