Chef de Partie

AccorHotel • Austin, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairmont Austin, a luxury property with 1,048 guestrooms and suites and over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space, is seeking a Chef de Partie. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative and passionate hotel team in a rapidly growing market. Accor, the company behind Fairmont, emphasizes personal growth, purpose-driven work, and limitless possibilities for employees.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Responsibilities

• Understand and demonstrate commitment to 'Our Culinary Culture'.
• Act as a leader/supervisor, delegating, prioritizing, and assigning duties to Cooks to ensure high productivity.
• Supervise colleagues with the Sous Chef to ensure high production levels and efficient service execution.
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to motivate colleagues and ensure an efficient operation.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, syllabus, daily features, and promotions relevant to the operation.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to recipes and standards, including quality checks and tasting.
• Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations.
• Communicate, monitor, and delegate EHC and Servesafe standards, ensuring accurate completion of temperature logs.
• Maintain proper product rotation in chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Report tardiness and unsafe work practices immediately to the Chef on duty.
• Operate the station and set colleagues up for success on days off.
• Actively share ideas, opinions, and suggestions in daily shift briefings.
• Liaise daily with Chefs to maintain open communication regarding guest feedback.
• Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations.
• Ensure kitchens follow set recycling, compost, and landfill procedures.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Complimentary shift meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Educational Assistance for further development
• Opportunity to develop talent and grow within the property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed