Chef de Cuisine, Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar

Company Description

Centrally located in downtown Calgary, Fairmont Palliser is the city’s premier, landmark hotel. With 407 elegantly appointed guest rooms, Fairmont Palliser is truly the place to be. Join us in delivering the iconic Calgary experience. 

Job Description

Chef de Cuisine, Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar

Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar is driven by a passion for culinary excellence and authentic hospitality. The Chef de Cuisine will play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving the culinary vision of our restaurant, bringing creativity, leadership and a guest focused mindset to every service. The Chef de Cuisine is the proud ambassador of Hawthorn online and in the community, bringing a strong and engaging social media presence and will proudly represent Hawthorn at key city events. Create for yourself and your team a career and develop within a world class restaurant & hotel operation.

• Working in partnership with the General Manager, Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar you will execute the smooth and flawless operation of the Restaurant during all meal periods
• Accountable for managing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen with active presence on the floor
• Leading your team to deliver service excellence
• Effectively recruit and onboard new colleagues
• Train, lead & develop the team in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followed
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to the team, with the use of production lists, recipes, photos, etc
• Maintains colleague engagement, with the entire culinary and stewarding team. Promoting teamwork between the kitchen and all other departments.
• Accountable for driving revenue and profit through the development and implementation of menu design, strategies, practices and promotions while keeping with the overall concept
• Maintains awareness of and ensures compliance with all food safety & hygiene standards, policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures that all health & safety standards are met, procedures followed and that colleagues have the knowledge and tools to work safely.
• Effectively manage the departmental budget through purchasing of production needs, inventories, pricing, and labor cost controls
• Constantly drive innovation and actively promoting the restaurant within the community
• Actively manage restaurant social media accounts in partnership with the Restaurant GM and Marketing Manager, in accordance with Fairmont’s marketing standards. (i.e. Facebook, Instagram)
• Adheres to all Company policies, procedures and values

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years leadership experience in a kitchen or culinary environment
• Red Seal Certification preferred
• Diploma or Degree in Culinary Management considered a strong asset
• Proven expertise in menu development, concept design, effective marketing strategies, and online reputation management
• Flexible availability to meet business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—and strong interpersonal abilities
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, and email systems
• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue and profitability while maintaining exceptional colleague and guest experiences
• Effective leadership and organizational capabilities
• Energetic, self-motivated, outgoing, and a collaborative team player
• In-depth knowledge of current food and beverage trends
• Genuine passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability program

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. 

Fairmont Palliser is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among staff.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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