Lake Louise, AB
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Alberta
 
Alberta
From $55,000 a year - Full-time, Permanent, Seasonal


Job details
Salary
From $55,000 a year
Job type
Full-time
Permanent
Seasonal
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
On-site gym
RRSP match
Full Job Description
Sous Chef

Come join the culinary team at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Develop your culinary skills with some of Fairmont’s most talented chefs, while enjoying the lifestyle of the Canadian Rockies. Develop your talent with us as a Sous Chef, where your care and creativity will elevate our menus! Turn your exciting career into an exciting life.

What is in it for you:

Experience living in Banff National Park in the iconic location of Lake Louise
Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status
Access to our Lifestyle Program activities
One duty meal in our newly renovated staff cafeteria
Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status
Employee Travel Program
Comprehensive Wellness Platform (LifeWorks)
Discounts on food & beverage/fitness centre/spa/golf
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor
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 safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives
Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives
Carry out any other tasks as assigned
Your experience and skills include:

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
Valid trade qualifications required
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 pressure
Physically fit to lift trays repeatedly, stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
Ability to consistently stand and walk through out shift
You may be required to work on holidays, weekends, overnights and other non-day shifts. Submission of your application to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.

Your team and working environment:

Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel
Close proximity to multiple ski resorts in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer
Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization

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 are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Seasonal

Salary: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
On-site gym
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Schedule:

8 hour shift