Executive Events Chef

Why work for Fairmont?

At Fairmont, our passion is to connect our guests to the very best of our destinations. From the beaches of Hawaii to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates to the heart of London, our hotels offer guests extraordinary places, created by combining unique architecture, expressive decor and artistry, and magnificent features. Add engaging service, and the result is an unforgettable guest experience.

As the Executive Chef of Events, your responsibilities include: staffing, training, developing, and supervising the restaurant team, crafting menus, effectively controlling costs, managing inventories, assisting wherever needed, and ensuring the team adheres to our culinary standards and is consistently operating at the highest level.

What you will be doing:

• You consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• You have full comprehension and execution of Culinary Culture Manual and Union Standards
• You oversee the daily operations of the Event and Venue Kitchens
• You act as the role model for our service promises and ensure all direct reports have a keen focus on delivery of our service essentials
• You are responsible for maintaining staffing levels through proactive recruiting
• You ensure that performance management and colleague training/development occurs in a timely and consistent manner
• You ensure full compliance to Hotel operating controls and seek innovative ways to improve performance regularly
• You maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements
• You ensure all municipal and state laws regarding hygiene and security are respected, as well as ensuring that colleagues adhere to all health and safety requirements
• You minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food costs
• You restock items that were depleted during the shift
• You promote teamwork within the Kitchen department and maintain strong working relationships with all supporting departments; accountable for EcoSure compliance and score requirements
• You perform mock Health & EcoSure Audits and understanding past results and the current regulations
• You inspect the cleanliness and working conditions of all tools, equipment and supplies
• You ensure all events are executed according to Banquet Event Orders
• You monitor performance of assigned staff and ensure all procedures are completed to the department’s standards