Job Description

A special occasion calls for great food! As a Chef de Cuisine at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess you will lead a team of culinary professionals in creating spectacular dishes that will create memorable dining experiences for our guests. Your experience in managing various aspects of a kitchen will be reflective in positive guest satisfaction and colleague engagement results.

• Establish the day's priorities and assign production and prep task to staff to execute
• Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory
• Ensure that each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies and equipment to meet the business demand
• Ensure that recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides, photographs are current and posted
• Ensure that all staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and standards
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times
• Be familiar with all Hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas
• Review daily specials and offer feedback to Chef de Cuisine
• Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift
• Requisition the days supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly
• Ensure that staff report to work as scheduled, documenting any late or absent employees.
• Coordinate breaks for staff
• Inspect grooming and attire of staff; rectify any deficiencies
• Check and ensure that all opening duties are completed to standard
• Check kitchen printers on the line, ensuring they are in working order and there is enough paper available for the shift
• Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards
• Work online during service and assist wherever needed
• Be aware of any shortages and make arrangements before the item runs out
• Ensure that F&B Service Staff are informed of out of stock (86'd) items and amount of available menu specials throughout the meal period
• Inspect the cleanliness of the line, floor, all kitchen stations
• Ensure that staff maintain and strictly abide by State sanitation/Health regulations and Hotel requirements
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements
• Instruct staff in the correct usage and care of all machinery in the kitchen operation, stressing safety
• Complete HotSOS orders for maintenance repairs and submit to Engineering
• Review sales and food cost daily with Sous Chef
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food and labor costs
• Ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently
• Monitor and ensure that all closing duties are completed to standard before staff sign out
• Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale
• Provide feedback to staff on their performance; handle disciplinary problems and counsel employees according to hotel standards
• Conduct scheduled performance appraisals
• Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs, adjusting schedules throughout the week to meet business demands
• Other related duties as necessary

Qualifications

• Adhere to Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Grooming Guidelines
• 5-7 years' experience, post culinary education
• 2-3 years' experience in a supervisory role in the culinary field required
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Visa Requirements: Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

**Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: **
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