Be part of a progressive hotel that embraces the culture and vibrancy of one of Canada’s most beautiful cities, Vancouver, proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work, and the first hotel in North America to achieve Single-Use Plastic Free Certification
Opportunities to work a variety of high-profile events and large-scale functions
A competitive salary, starting from $75,000.00 per annum
Complimentary work meals through our Colleague Dining Program
Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program, offering 50% off at participating dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
TransLink monthly pass reimbursement program
Extensive benefits package, including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (eligibility requirements apply)
Company-matched pension plan and the opportunity to enroll in the Group RRSP (eligibility requirements apply)
A complimentary hotel stay with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program for newly hired colleagues
Opportunities to participate in sustainability, charity, and community engagement initiatives
Access to world-class culinary training, mentorship, and career development opportunities across Fairmont and Accor’s global portfolio
Opportunity to lead within a luxury, high-profile banquet operation
Work alongside a collaborative and professional culinary team in a luxury environment where precision, pride, and guest experience set the standard
Enjoy discounted room rates at Fairmont hotels worldwide and special colleague rates across other Accor properties
What you will be doing:
Review the daily BEO with the banquets team, prepare the necessary food items in accordance with Fairmont standards in a timely and efficient manner
Conduct daily shift briefings with culinary team members
Effectively manage food costs and production control to reduce wastage
Supervise, provide guidance and training to culinary team in all food preparation and execution of the events.
Collaborate closely with Events, Stewarding, and Front of House teams to ensure flawless execution
Assist with creating menu recipes, pictures and training materials to ensure consistency, efficiency to meet the set standards.
Lead the charge on all Fairmont standards, train employees on menus and cooking procedures
Kitchen maintenance and cleaning. Following food safety requirements.
Maintaining proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize spoilage
Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food
Ensure that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and Food Safety guidelines. Ensure that all ECOSURE standards and processes are completed on a daily basis, this includes but isn’t limited to filling out daily temperature logs, labelling and dating of items as well ensuring food storage areas are cleaned daily.
Food preparation and cooking, plating, presentation
Apply 5 Diamond and 5 Star Service Standards at all times