Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, and the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, and the deserts of the United Arab Emirates. With Fairmont Hotels & Resorts the opportunities are limitless.
About Fairmont Waterfront:
Fairmont Waterfront redefines hospitality with Pure Coastal Luxury. Our award-winning hotel, nestled on Vancouver's stunning waterfront, is consistently celebrated by top publications like Conde Naste Traveler and recognized as a Excellent Place to Work® Canada for a second consecutive year. We are Industry leaders in sustainability & embody our commitment to our community, featuring Vancouver's first green roof & rooftop apiary. Our Culture is strongly rooted in diversity, inclusion, professional growth and development - over 60% of promotions are from within. If you're a visionary who shares our values and passion for excellence, join us to help shape the future of luxury hospitality.
Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?
Sustainability and community commitment - recognized with 5 Green Leaves Certification rating from Green Key Global since 2011
Empowering Women in Leadership - More than 50% of leadership team including Executive Level, are women
Celebrating Diversity - our team represents over 60+ countries, fostering an inclusive and global community
Strong Culture of Belonging for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community providing year-round support, including gender inclusive change rooms
Generous perks - Enjoy discounted rates at over 5,800 Accor hotels worldwide through our Colleague Travel Discount Program* food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program
Comprehensive Benefits - through our Benefit Plan* including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
Dining Discounts - Get 50% off at our dining establishments in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler through our Food & Beverage Discount Program
Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience. full-time and part-time status colleagues





Take your career to a world-class stage & join us at Fairmont Waterfront!
As a Sous Chef at Fairmont Waterfront, you will support a passionate culinary brigade dedicated to crafting exceptional dining experiences across ARC Restaurant and Lounge, In-Room Dining, and Banquet operations. You will play a key role in upholding our culinary standards, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring consistency in quality, presentation, and safety. Our culinary philosophy is deeply rooted in sustainability — from sourcing locally grown and seasonal ingredients from BC farms and producers, to building meaningful relationships with local suppliers who share our values. You will champion these principles as part of your daily leadership.
You will be at the heart of our kitchen operations, maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence across all outlets and functions:
Oversee daily kitchen activities in both ARC Restaurant and Banquet kitchens, supporting a high-volume operation of up to 200 restaurant covers and banquet events accommodating up to 500 guests
Support the Executive Chef in executing the culinary vision across all outlets and functions
Champion farm-to-table culinary philosophy by sourcing local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients; proactively build and maintain relationships with local BC farmers, artisan producers, and Indigenous suppliers
Contribute to menu development for the restaurant, lounge, in-room dining, and banquet events, incorporating local and seasonal product availability
Maintain and ensure a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times, in full compliance with Food Safe and HACCP standards
Monitor inventory, assist with ordering through BirchStreet, and support food and labor cost control
Implement and track food waste reduction initiatives and report on sustainability KPIs as part of the hotel's Green Key and environmental commitments




Support recipe costing and food cost management in alignment with budgetary targets
Help manage efficient scheduling to align with forecasted business volumes
Provide hands-on leadership to kitchen colleagues while fostering a supportive, high-performance culture
Conduct pre-shift briefings and assist with training and onboarding of new team members
Serve as a liaison between kitchen and front-of-house teams to support guest satisfaction and service delivery
Lead the kitchen team in the absence of more senior chefs as required
Contribute to ongoing menu evolution by staying informed on food trends, guest preferences, and local product availability

- Ensure thoughtful food presentation and consistent plating standards across all outlets
- Lead and participate in sustainability initiatives including food waste tracking, composting programs, and the reduction of single-use materials in kitchen operations
- Measure and report on sustainability KPIs including food cost %, waste diversion rates, and local sourcing percentages
- Foster relationships with local suppliers and farmers to ensure the freshest, most responsibly sourced ingredients are available to the culinary team

Food Safe Certification (Level 1 or higher) — Required
to 7 years of culinary experience in a high-volume luxury hotel or fine dining environment
Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP protocols, and kitchen operations
gluten-free, vegan, halal, kosher)
Familiarity with food cost management, recipe costing, and kitchen inventory systems
Flexibility to work varied shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Red Seal Certification (Journeyperson Cook) — strongly preferred
formal culinary diploma or Red Seal is an asset
HACCP Certification — a valued asset
Experience with recipe costing software, food cost and recipe management platforms, and POS systems (e.g., Avero, Micros, or equivalent) — an asset
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems
Knowledge of farm-to-table sourcing practices and established relationships with local BC producers — an asset
Comfortable operating standard kitchen equipment and working in high-heat environments
Shared office space within the culinary and F&B; leadership teams

Diversity & Inclusion

📌 Sous Chef, Full Time and Part Time (Vancouver)
🏢 FAIRMONT
📍 Vancouver