Company Description
Your team and working environment:
Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Assistant Pastry Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
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Understand the importance and demonstrate a commitment to our ‘Our Culinary Culture’.
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As Chef de Partie you are a leader/supervisor of the team. You are highly organized and can proactively delegate, prioritize and assign duties to Cook positions to ensure a consistently high level of productivity.
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In conjunction with the Sous Chef on duty you will supervise your colleagues to ensure the highest level of production and the efficient execution of service.
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Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach with colleagues to ensure a high level of motivation resulting in a cohesive team and efficient operation.
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Have full knowledge of all menu items, syllabus, daily features and promotions as it applies to your operation.
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Ensure all food is prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Chef de Cuisine and/or Sous Chef, this includes quality checks and tasting all food prior to it being served.
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Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations.
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Communicate, monitor and delegate EHC and Servesafe standards to ensure all production and behaviors are in line with our standards. Ensure all EHC standard temperature logs are completed accurately.
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Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
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Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
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Responsible for operating your station including setting your colleagues up for success on your days off.
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Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings.
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Liaise daily with Chefs to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback.
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Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations.
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Sustainability Commitment - Ensure our kitchens follow the set recycling, compost and landfill procedures.
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Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
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Other duties as assigned.
What is in it for you:
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Paid time off
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
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Complimentary shift meal
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Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
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Learning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further development
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Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
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Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
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Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
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Highly responsible & reliable.
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Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
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Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all time.
Physical Demands
This position requires:
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Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
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Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
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Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
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Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
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:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.
Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V
