Banquet Chef

Located in the heart of Seattle’s downtown, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a historic landmark in the city.  Be a part of history, providing service to our guests in an iconic and luxurious setting.  We look forward to welcoming you to the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel located in the heart of Seattle.

The Banquet Chef is responsible for leading and coordinating the preparation of food for all banquet functions, ensuring excellence in culinary standards, food safety, team leadership, and guest satisfaction. This role oversees all banquet production operations and works closely with the Banquet and Conference Services teams to deliver exceptional culinary experiences that align with Fairmont’s luxury brand standards.

What is in it for you:

• Annual Salary: $80,000 – $100,000
• Discounted rates worldwide through the Accor Employee Travel Program
• Parking and Commuting Discounts
• Complimentary meals during paid meal breaks in our Staff Dining Room
• Access to Learning Programs via Fairmont Academies
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision (available for all full-time colleagues and their families), plus free base medical coverage for employees
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401K Retirement Plan with 4% company match
• Global Career Development Opportunities
• Engage in Corporate Social Responsibility Projects
• Fun, collaborative, and elegant work environment with a highly motivated team

Key Responsibilities:

People & Leadership

• Lead and supervise the Banquet culinary team, ensuring efficient prep, execution, and service of all banquet functions
• Provide training and mentoring to cooks, apprentices, and stewards to uphold culinary standards and drive career development
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and ongoing development of banquet kitchen staff
• Maintain positive team morale and strong interdepartmental relationships with Banquets, Main Kitchen, Stewarding, and Conference Services
• Serve as the primary leader of the Banquet kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Conduct daily briefings, prep meetings, and shift overviews with Banquet kitchen staff
• Champion a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement
• Creation of Banquet Menus and costing, recipes and standardization.
• https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/banquet-chef-in-fairmont-olympic-hotel-seattle-seattle-united-stat-jid-52286