Chef De Cuisine

Located in the heart of Seattle's downtown, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a historic landmark in the city. Be a part of history, providing service to our guests in an iconic and luxurious setting. We look forward to welcoming you to the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel located in the heart of Seattle.

The Chef de Cuisine at the Fairmont Olympic is in charge of managing the food preparation for a large variety of food items, meeting the needs for outlets and banquet production areas.

What is in it for you:

• Annual salary of $70,000 - $75,000
• Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont's and Accor worldwide
• Parking/Commuting Discounts
• Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining room
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Medical, dental, vison insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available.Free base employee only medical insurance
• 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
• 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
• Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assigns and supervises the work of Team Members in a section, trains culinary members and apprentices in all areas of their outlet or section
• Plans and co-ordinates activate and assist in the development of short and long-term goals set by Restaurant Executive Chef
• Assists the Restaurant Executive Chef in managing the performance of our team
• Responsible for the kitchen operation in the absence of the Executive Chef/ Restaurant Executive Chef
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Culinary Departmentensures guest satisfaction in all assigned outlet and employee cafe
• Ensures that food is prepared according to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency and ensure all quality standards and food cost standards are met
• Ensures that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines
• Other duties assigned as needed

• Minimum 5 years cooking experience including experience in a fine dining restaurant
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards
• Certificate or Recognized International Equivalent
• Valid King County Food Handler Certificate required
• Previous supervisory experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Aspires to become a Executive Chef with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
• Must be an effective supervisor, trainer, administrator and team player with strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be innovative, detail oriented and quality conscious
• Must have valid USA work authorization

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

We are an equal opportunity employer. All offers contingent on background check and E-Verify.

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