Restaurant Executive Chef (Full Time)

Job title: Restaurant Executive Chef (Full Time)

Job description: Restaurant Executive Chef

As Restaurant Executive Chef, your creative flair and passion for food will lead your culinary team to superior food experiences to our guests. Though your effective leadership and innovation, you will create concepts and menus that place Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Restaurant on the map as the “Hottest Place in Town”.

Hotel Overview:

Edmonton’s “Chateau on the River” For more than 100 years, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has effortlessly delivered timeless luxury in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Nestled upon the North Saskachewan River Valley, the hotel’s charm and ever-evolving elegance has earned it the spotlight as one of the city’s most sought after locations. A storied past, an unparalleled present, and a future to be reckoned with, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has set the stage for luxury in the heart of the city. Edmonton’s only four-diamond “Chateau on the River” offers unparalleled views of North America’s largest expance of urban parkland. Boasting dignified style and timeless grace, each of our 198 classically designed guestrooms, including specialty suites, are tastefully adorned with the finest amenities. In 2016, we forever changed the game in luxury was we unveiled a completely re-designed Fairmont Gold and Lounge. Delivering personalized and discreet service, this hotel within a hotel offers an unrivalled experience unlike any other the city has seen, and likely ever will. From seasonally inspired menus to dining experiences that will satisfy any craving, see what our chefs are preparing in our confederation lounge and our award winning restaurant, The Harvest Room.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Work in partnership with the Executive Chef you will execute the smooth and flawless operation of the Restaurant
• Accountable for managing the day to day operations of the kitchen with active presence on the floor, leading your team to deliver service excellence.
• Accountable for driving revenue and profit through the development and implementation of menu design, strategies, practices and promotions while in keeping with the overall concept
• Effectively manage the departmental budget through purchasing of production needs, inventories, pricing, and labour cost controls, Effectively recruit and onboard new colleagues
• Train and lead the team in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followed
• Promote the growth and development of internal talent
• Maintain the safety and sanitation of the kitchen
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective operation of the hotel
• Working in partnership with the Executive Chef, create and maintain all restaurant menus in keeping with the overall restaurant concept.
• Constantly drive innovation to be the “Hottest Place in Town” by actively promoting your restaurant within the community
• Adhering to all Company policies, procedures and values

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated passion for the industry and guests
• Knowledge of current trends

• Previous leadership experience in Kitchen/Culinary environment
• Proven ability to drive revenues and profit, without sacrificing colleague and customer experiences
• Proven ability in menu concept and design, effective marketing, and on-line reputation management
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Excellent work ethic with a high degree of responsibility
• Abilitty to work cohesively as part of a team and build relationships

Visa Requirements:

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

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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Company: Fairmont

Expected salary:

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:07:17 GMT