Assistant Banquet Chef

Job description

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. Develop your talent with us as an Assistant Banquet Chef, where your care and creativity will elevate our menus! Communicates effectively with Chef 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 and followed 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 and colleague relations at all times Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas Review daily specials and offer feedback to Executive Chef Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift review the days supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly follow hotel break policy follow grooming and attire guidelines Check and ensure that all opening/closing 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 Work on line during service and assist wherever needed Be aware of any shortages and communicate with Chef before the item runs out Inspect the cleanliness of the line, floor, all Kitchen stations Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements Communicate needed work orders for maintenance repairs to Chef At least 4 years of similar Food and Beverage experience required. Working knowledge of knives, knife skills and small wares equipment. Working knowledge of health, safety and sanitation procedures. Working knowledge of weights and measures and various cooking techniques. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to lead and mentor a team. Professional appearance and demeanor. Ability to speak, read and write in English. Start date in August (8/1/25 at the earliest) 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 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 Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS #LI-JH1 The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is Arizona’s largest and longest running AAA Five Diamond hotel, and we want you to help us stay iconic. The Princess offers luxury and world class hospitality with 750 guestrooms, more than 300,000 square feet of meeting space, four award-winning restaurants, six sparkling heated pools, and a luxurious Well & Being Spa. Be a part of events like the WM Phoenix Open, Easter at the Princess, Summer at the Princess, Pumpkin Fest and Christmas at the Princess. The hotel features great benefits like matching retirement, travel discounts and more. This place really has it all – except for you! What’s in it for you: Employee discounts at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, local companies and Accor worldwide for you and your family Free meals at our on-site employee restaurant Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills Great Medical and Dental benefits, including two employer-funded medical plans, meaning $0 premium if you enroll in the employee-only tier! 401K, Direct Deposit, etc. Career development opportunities within the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in addition to national promotion opportunities. The sky is the limit!