Sous Chef

Company Description

Fairmont Waterfront redefines hospitality with Pure Coastal Luxury. Our award-winning hotel, nestled on Vancouver’s stunning waterfront, is consistently celebrated by top publications like Conde Naste Traveler and recognized as a Great Place to Work® Canada for a second consecutive year. We are Industry leaders in sustainability & embody our commitment to our community, featuring Vancouver’s first green roof & rooftop apiary.

Our Culture is strongly rooted in diversity, inclusion, professional growth and development – over 60% of promotions are from within. We are committed to empowering ambitious individuals to thrive. If you’re a visionary who shares our values and passion for excellence, join us to help shape the future of luxury hospitality.

Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?

• Sustainability and community commitment – recognized with 5 Green Leaves Certification rating from Green Key Global since 2011
• Empowering Women in Leadership – More than 50% of leadership team including Executive Level, are women
• Celebrating Diversity – our team represents over 60+ countries, fostering an inclusive and global community
• Strong Culture of Belonging for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community providing year-round support, including gender inclusive change rooms
• Generous perks – Enjoy discounted rates at over 5,500 Accor hotels worldwide through our Colleague Travel Discount Program* food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program
• Comprehensive Benefits – through our Benefit Plan* including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
• Dining Discounts – Get 50% off at our dining establishments in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler through our Food & Beverage Discount Program
• Exclusive Experiences – One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience in the range of $72,000/year – $75,000/year

*full-time and part-time status colleagues

What you will be doing:

As a Sous Chef at Fairmont Waterfront, you will support a passionate culinary brigade dedicated to crafting exceptional dining experiences across ARC Restaurant and Lounge, In-Room Dining and Banquet operations. You will play a key role in upholding our culinary standards, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring consistency in quality, presentation, and safety. Take your career to a world-class stage at Fairmont Waterfront!

Culinary Operations

• Oversee daily kitchen activities, ensuring consistent food preparation and presentation aligned with Fairmont standards
• Support the Executive Chef in executing culinary vision across all outlets and functions
• Contribute to menu development for restaurant and banquet events
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
• Monitor inventory, assist with ordering through BirchStreet, and support food and labor cost control
• Help manage efficient scheduling to align with forecasted business volumes

Team Development & Communication

• Provide hands-on leadership to kitchen colleagues while fostering a supportive, high-performance culture
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and assist with training and onboarding of new team members
• Serve as a liaison between kitchen and front-of-house teams to support guest satisfaction and service delivery
• Lead the kitchen team in the absence of more senior chefs as required

Creativity & Innovation

• Contribute to menu evolution and stay informed on food trends and guest preferences
• https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/sous-chef-in-fairmont-waterfront-vancouver-canada-jid-80539