Sous Chef Full-time Temporary

Fairmont Empress

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Base: starting at 69,600 cad; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
2 years experience as chef de partie
Red seal or equivalent certification
Food safe level 1 certification
Fairmont Empress is seeking a full-time temporary Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations and enhance the dining experience at their renowned hotel in Victoria, British Columbia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Pacific Northwest cuisine, leadership experience, and a passion for guest engagement

Job Summary

  • This role involves overseeing culinary operations for the Fairmont Empress, a Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel in Victoria, BC.
  • The successful candidate will assist in designing menus that reflect the property's position as a leader in Pacific Northwest cuisine while managing departmental budgets.
  • Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada, with no sponsorship provided by the hotel.

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Fairmont Empress is seeking a full-time temporary Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations and enhance the dining experience at their renowned hotel in Victoria, British Columbia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Pacific Northwest cuisine, leadership experience, and a passion for guest engagement.

Salary

Base: Starting at 69,600 CAD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2 years experience as Chef de Partie
  • Red Seal or equivalent certification
  • Food Safe Level 1 certification
  • Manage multiple kitchen outlets
  • Lead culinary team training

Nice-to-have

  • Luxury hotel experience asset
  • Unionized environment experience
  • Standalone restaurant background
  • Local vendor relationship building
  • Passion for Pacific Northwest cuisine

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years Chef de Partie experience
  • Interprovincial Red Seal certification
  • Food Safe Level 1 or VIHA certification
  • Legal eligibility to work in Canada

Work Rights

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

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