We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, as our new Sous Chef.
What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards
- Maintaining the highest Culinary standards as determined by the Executive Chef and the guests of the Jasper Park Lodge, and through creative, personalized menu development
- Must stay abreast of restaurant trends to ensure that culinary offerings are reflective of industry trends
- Managing employee performance, through training, coaching, or corrective action as required
- Uphold a safe working environment by ensuring all colleagues work safely
- Promote professional work habits by encouraging colleagues to act with integrity and recognize this trait in others and reward them appropriately (Bravograms, verbal recognition)
- Maintain on going training and development of colleagues, conduct Colleague Performance Reviews and follow up in a timely manner
- Consolidate food requisitions from restaurants and banquets so as to create and submit market orders on a biweekly basis
- Participate in the hiring process, through the interview process and determination of positions based on an applicant’s resume and interview
- Lead the apprenticeship program through testing and homework, and communicating government requirements and corporate support for apprentices
- Able to work with & manage a diversified group of colleagues, through setting expectations & proper follow up
- Able to prepare schedules based on business volumes and productivity goals
- Ability to motivate individual colleagues and entire teams
- Ensure all allergy concerns are properly dealt with according to hotel standards
- Ensure the kitchen area is maintained in a clean and hygienic state according to provincial regulation
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
- Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
- Other duties as assigned