Chef De Cuisine

Hotel Overview:
Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts begins behind the scenes with our Culinary team”s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. As Chef de Cuisine, you will manage this dynamic department with flair, engaging your team and inspiring a complement of truly spectacular menu offerings.

Chef de Cuisine

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

• Consistently offer professional, engaging and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues


• Demonstrate Fairmont core values in all interactions


• Motivate, lead, coach and manage all aspects of team members” performance towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee engagement results


• Assist with menu development, content proposals, costing, recipes, production lists, and photographs of food presentations as required


• Order food and manage inventories to maximize quality and minimize food cost


• Responsible for all aspects of quality control standards from menu conception to presentation of dish before serving and making the necessary adjustments


• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen; apply all heath department guidelines, educate staff in procedures and policies, and report and follow up on equipment deficiencies


• Schedule and manage staff to support both our service level commitments and labour cost goals


• Conduct daily staff briefings and department meetings to ensure colleagues are prepared to provide exceptional levels of service


• Maintain a good working relationship with all hotel departments to ensure an exceptional guest experience


• Ensure awareness of trends / changes in the food industry, and continually develop professional knowledge and abilities


• Follow and ensure compliance with all corporate, hotel and departmental policies and procedures


• Participate in hotel committees


• Perform any other function related duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Documented culinary training and certification (Red Seal certificate, Journeyman”s papers of international equivalent) is required


• At least 3 years international experience with previous experience working in an island setting is strongly preferred


• Advanced knowledge and certification in FSM and HACCP is required Advanced knowledge of modern upmarket restaurants, including products, food techniques, restaurant concepts and equipment (kitchen and back of house) in a luxury hotel environment is preferred


• Advanced skills as kitchen trainer; ‘Train the Trainer’ or similar experience is preferred


• Advanced knowledge of kitchen accounting, menu costing, recipes etc.


• Capability to set and maintain the highest standards of food presentation and quality


• Proven ability to work efficiently in a demanding fast paced environment with a strong hands-on approach


• Interested applicants should be creative and energetic with excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Proven ability to work cohesively as part of a team in a multicultural, diverse environment


• Proven ability to focus attention on guests needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times


• Working knowledge of MS Office programmes is required


• Strong work ethic, highly responsible, reliable and the ability to work extended hours as necessary is required

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Bermuda.

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ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That”s why you’ll find exceptional work opportunities-throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific-as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London”s The Savoy, New York”s The Plaza, and Shanghai”s Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!