Senior Chef De Partie

Company Description

Are you ready to join a team that thrives on excellence and embraces limitless potential? Fairmont Southampton, on the island of Bermuda, seeks exceptional individuals like you to be part of our award-winning team and shape the future of hospitality. Our resort is Bermuda's largest, offering 593 luxurious guest rooms, nine restaurants, a 30,000-square-foot spa, an 18-hole par three golf course, and a captivating Beach Club. As we embark on an exciting future, including a multi-million dollar renovation, the opportunities for growth and success are boundless. Our culture emphasizes respect, teamwork, and professionalism, supported by comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, worldwide travel discounts, and wellness programs. Join our diverse and inclusive team, where your unique talents and perspectives are celebrated. Become a key player in delivering extraordinary experiences to individual and group travelers from around the globe, surrounded by the natural beauty of Bermuda. Dare to go beyond the ordinary, unlock your potential, and make a lasting impact at Fairmont Southampton. Together, let's create memories that exceed expectations. #BeLimitless

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

• Prepare all food items for a la carte and buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Communicate expectations and standards to kitchen colleagues
• Apply necessary precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)
• Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentation
• Maintain proper rotation of product to minimize wastage/spoilage
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features, and promotions
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment
• Train and develop kitchen employees
• Assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Sous Chef/Executive Chef
• Assist with managing the daily planning, directing, preparation, production, and presentation of food at the highest quality standards for operating restaurant line
• Assist in the creation, effective costing, and implementation of menus
• Assist with managing proper handling and effective tracking of food, ensuring quality and consistency in the production, preparation, and presentation of all food items
• Assist with supervising and inspecting incoming product, all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation
• Maintain current knowledge of guest feedback; constantly seek opportunities to follow up on their experience
• Maintain and enhance the food products, maintain full knowledge of all menu items, daily features, and promotions
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the team and strive for guest feedback
• Deliver Leading Quality Assurance Standards for your position
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• An accredited Culinary Diploma and/or culinary certification (Red Seal certificate, Journeyman's papers, or international equivalent) is strongly preferred
• Four (4) years of experience in general culinary, pastry, baking, or butchery in a luxury hotel/resort environment is required
• Relevant experience working in all areas of high volume luxury hotel/resort environment is required
• A minimum of one (1) year international experience is strongly preferred
• Experience in North American cuisine is essential (preferably in Southern/BBQ) with strong knowledge of smoker & grill is an asset
• Must have a high level of creativity, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written, fluent in English) are required
• Coach, train, and mentor junior chefs
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and objectivity
• Proven ability to work cohesively as part of a team in a multi-cultural, diverse environment
• Computer literacy in MS Office applications is preferred
• Strong work ethic, highly responsible, reliable, and the ability to work shifts, extended hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays is required

Schedules:
Irregular hours including nights, weekends, and public holidays apply to this position

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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