Executive Pastry 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.

What is in it for you:

• Salary Range between USD$85,000 to USD$95,000
• Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwide
• Parking/Commuting Discounts
• Complimentary meal in our Staff Dining room
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Medical, dental, vison insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance
• 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

Key Responsibilities:

Join the talented culinary brigade at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel while enjoying the dynamic city of Seattle.  The Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for maintaining the standards of the hotel as well as the department and will be responsible for the day-to-day smooth operation, the organization and the cooperation of staff within the department.

• Department scheduling, Unifocus Program
• Controlling Departmental inventory in conjunctions with Food Stores
• Monitoring & Controlling Departmental Productivity
• Maintaining the departmental standards as determined by the Executive Chef
• Supervising the employees regarding preparation and presentation of finished products for the restaurant and banquet facilities
• Monitoring portion control to size, consistency and ingredient standards
• Developing New menu Items to ensure the offering is current and on top of international trends
• Source New products to ensure we are recognized as a food & Beverage destination while training the culinary team on cutting edge techniques
• Ensuring that the kitchen work area is clean, organized and that the equipment is functional
• All malfunctioning equipment is reported to the direct supervisor or manager as a way to reduce work related accidents
• Maintaining a good liaison with food and beverage outlets and communicating any concerns, comments or suggestions
• Ensuring that staff adhere to health and safety regulations
• Ensuring that proper training and development of staff is performed
• Departmental payroll and administration are done including scheduling
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