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SOUS CHEF Cuisinier (h/f)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Company Description Recognized as the #1 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Fairmont Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture. World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning harbour views.

The magnificent property completed a $60+ million restoration in 2017 that celebrated its proud history while moving the hotel into a new era of modern luxury and transforming the iconic property into a must-visit destination. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes the property's prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World.

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, and working in partnership with the Restaurant & Banquet Chefs, you will be responsible for the overseeing the culinary operations for the Fairmont Empress. You will assist in designing menus that reflect the Fairmont Empress’ position as leader in Pacific North West cuisine. Working with the local farmers, fishers and culinary artisans of Vancouver Island, you will participate in curating on brand and trend setting culinary experiences for local and in house guests.

Lead the day to day operations of the various kitchens, through an active presence on the floor, leading your teams to deliver service excellence

A la carte kitchen(s), Banqueting, Afternoon Tea, Garde Manger, Fairmont Gold and Staff Cafeteria.

Drive revenue and profit through the development and implementation of menu design, strategies, practices and promotions.

Maintain food safety and sanitation of the kitchen, through industry leading food safety protocols.

Highly involved in sourcing products and building relationships with local vendors

Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective operation of the hotel, and exceptional guest experiences

Train and lead the culinary team, ensuring they have the skills, training and tools to deliver world class culinary experiences

Take an active role with FOH leaders to ensure service colleagues are knowledgeable about the menu and can speak with guests comfortably about menu items, ingredients, and techniques.

Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive sous Chef

Adhere to all Company policies, procedures and values

Competitive salary starting at 69,600

With the goal to grow with Accor Hotels, and become an Executive Chef in the future.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as Chef de Partie in comparable kitchens. A combination of both standalone restaurant and luxury hotel experience is an asset.

Demonstrated passion for cuisine, guest experience and colleague engagement

A strong understanding of local food products and culinary tends

Experience managing in a unionized environment is considered an asset

Food Safe level 1 or VIHA recognized equivalent certification

Interprovincial Red Seal or equivalent certification

Computer literate; well versed in Microsoft Office applications

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, customer service driven environment

Versed on calculation of food cost; Experience with conducting food inventories and understanding of inventory turn-over

Proven ability to drive revenues and profit, without sacrificing colleague and customer experiences

Ability to taste all food products

Ability to physically perform the duties of the Sous Chef

Visa Requirements: The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

The Empress Hotel sits proudly at the centre of culture and history in Victoria, British Columbia. This award-winning Victoria hotel and National Historic Site is an alluring blend of classic and contemporary, vintage and cutting-edge: Come join our wonderful team of hospitality experts!

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

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By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit

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