Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is undergoing a major culinary transformation. Our kitchens are being rebuilt, re-equipped, and reimagined with new layouts, new equipment, and new standards.
We are looking for culinarians who are adaptable, resilient, and excited to work in a brand-new culinary environment, where processes are being refined, menus are evolving, and expectations are high. If you enjoy learning new systems, working with modern equipment, and helping shape how a kitchen operates, this is an opportunity to be part of something special.
We are looking for someone to become an addition to Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and take on the lead role of Executive Chief Steward. The Stewarding department is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and order for all of the kitchens, dish areas and related backspaces for our dining outlets and Conference Centre space.
What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Leads management team and colleagues by example and ensures the working environment is based upon trust, integrity and open communication. Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
- Obtain quotes from vendor鈥檚 and enter capital project AFE鈥檚
- Order all china, glass, silverware, equipment, and chemicals for all venues and production areas.
- Set and evaluate departmental and supervisory goals in the areas of the budget of capital, labor, and operating expenses. Health & Safety, Sustainability, and the Employee Engagement Survey
- Create yearly labor budget and set staffing levels based on budget and forecast
- Conduct Audits and Performance Discussions for Stewarding Supervisors and Colleagues, ensuring that all Progressive Corrective Action forms are completed correctly
- Perform health audits with local health inspector and Ecosure audit representative while onsite
- Ensures all aspects of health and safety are maintained & exceeded according to Alberta Health Services and Ecosure standards
- Lead and train team on ALLSAFE health and safety regulations
- Foster an environment of positive cooperation within the department, and between other departments within the hotel, encouraging participation and input from all colleagues, while promoting professional work habits
- Conduct audits and gain feedback from the employee engagement survey process and put action plans into place and ensure goals are met.
- Creation of Standard Operating Procedures and Reposts such as breakage, dry store ordering etc.
- Active participation in leadership activities and meetings
- Champion the Sustainability committee; ensure all sustainability initiatives and targets are met; drive resort participation
- Input work orders on items needing repair
- Other duties as assigned