Journey Person Restricted (Part-time)

We are seeking a part-time Journey Person Restricted to join our team at Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Fairmont Empress is a renowned hotel located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city's Inner Harbour. As a Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel, we offer 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Fairmont Spa, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine.

As a Journey Person Restricted, you will possess a complete understanding of the menus and syllabus, ensure all food is prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Chef and Chef de Parties, delegate and assign duties to Cooks Assistants, and contribute ideas to Seasonal menu development.

Responsibilities:

• Possess a complete understanding of the menus and syllabus
• Ensure all food is prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Chef and Chef de Parties
• Delegate and assign duties to Cooks Assistants to ensure a consistently high level of productivity
• Contribute ideas to Seasonal menu development and assist in the creation of Fresh Sheet items, Tasting Menu items etc
• Demonstrate the importance of food and labour cost
• Monitor and communicate Food Safe Standards to ensure all food is properly stored, labeled and rotated
• Promote professional work habits and contribute to maintaining a safe and positive environment
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications:

• Journeyperson’s papers, Red Seal or equivalents
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hotel or kitchen of comparable size and must be within last 5 years (recent experience)
• Completely fluent English language and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Successful completion of practical cooking test
• Must hold a Food safe certificate
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong artistic skills in food presentation
• High level of responsibility and commitment
• Team player with proven success in relationship building
• Strong leadership and motivational skills and ability to effectively train and develop co-workers
• Commitment to providing excellent service and exceeding guests' expectations
• Available to work flexible shifts
• Physically capable of: continuous standing for extended periods of time, frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50lbs, working in hot and cold environments

Benefits:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues
• Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress Hotel
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
• Complimentary uniform laundering
• Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare benefits and RMT, dental, vision, and complimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through GreenShield
• Access to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
• Hourly pay rate of $36.04