Fairmont Empress - First Cook (Journeyperson)AUD 30,000 - 60,000
Company Description:Recognized as one of Top 21 Iconic Hotels in the World by National Geographic Traveler magazine, honoured with Travel + Leisure Magazine's World's Best Award for Top 10 City Hotels in Canada, and awarded Best Historic Hotel in the Americas, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour.
This Forbes Four-Star, 4-Diamond property offers 464 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Willow Stream Spa with signature West Coast experiences, Q at the Empress Restaurant featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine and award-winning wine list, and Q Bar with its regionally focused cocktail culture.
World famous Tea at the Empress is a bucket list experience in the hotel's sophisticated Lobby Lounge.
What is in it for you: Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwideExclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Hotel VancouverAccess to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and WhistlerOpportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining ProgramComplimentary uniform launderingAccess to our Safety Footwear Reimbursement Program (up to $120 per year)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 LifeWorksAccess to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring ProgramsHourly pay rate of $31.54 to $33.30What you will be doing: Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standardsIn conjunction with the Chef de Partie; proactively prioritize, delegate, and assign duties to Cooks Assistants and StewardsEnsure food quality, consistency, and quantity meet established expectationsDemonstrate positive behavior and performanceEnsure all established food safety protocols are followedManage food cost by controlling food waste through FIFO rotationMaintain productivity and manage labour costUnderstand the menu, recipes, and presentationsPerform quality checks of all food prepared under your supervisionTrain other cooks in all aspects of the culinary operationContribute ideas to menu developmentLiaise with other departments to ensure excellent communicationOther duties as assignedYour experience and skills include: A minimum of 3 years recent experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen at a comparable level of luxury serviceInterprovincial Red Seal or international equivalentCurrent Food Safe level 1 or equivalent recognized food safety certificateSuccessful demonstration of a high level of technical and artistic culinary skillsFluent English language skills; both written and verbalExcellent organizational skills and ability to work with little supervisionDemonstrated commitment to provide excellent serviceHigh School diploma or equivalent is highly desirableMust be able to work flexible shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidaysImpeccable grooming and presentationPhysical Aspects of Position: Frequent standing and walking, occasional bending and kneeling, frequent carrying and lifting.
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Your team and working environment: Welcome to Canada's Castle on the Coast.
The Empress Hotel sits proudly at the centre of culture and history in Victoria, British Columbia.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?We welcome you as you are and you can find a job that matches your personality.
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