Chef de Partie - The Café

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a renowned luxury hotel brand with a global presence and a commitment to creating lasting memories for our guests. With over 30,000 colleagues worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, fostering a culture of excellence, and making special happen. Hotel Overview: Located in the heart of downtown Fairmont New Orleans will be an impressive new addition to Fairmont’s luxury portfolio, offering 250 luxury guest rooms, four food & drink venues, a rooftop pool with expansive views of the city, more than 19,000 square feet of function space, and a 10,000 square-foot spa. This property is destined to become an illustrious destination in the Central Business District, nearby the city’s renowned and historic French Quarter. - Take ownership of and oversee the daily operation of an assigned kitchen station, ensuring proper preparation, organization, execution, and service.  - Prepare, cook, and present menu items consistently according to established recipes, specifications, portion sizes, presentation standards, and culinary expectations.  - Maintain complete knowledge of The Café by Chef Emeril's menu, ingredients, preparation methods, cooking techniques, recipes, and presentation standards.  - Lead station mise en place and ensure all ingredients, equipment, utensils, and supplies are properly prepared, stocked, and organized prior to service.  - Monitor food quality, freshness, temperature, presentation, portion control, and consistency throughout preparation and service.  - Execute service efficiently and accurately while maintaining quality and timing during high-volume periods.  - Provide direction, guidance, and support to Cooks and other culinary colleagues assigned to the station.  - Assist with training, coaching, and development of junior culinary colleagues, reinforcing proper techniques, recipes, standards, and kitchen procedures.  - Communicate effectively with the Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, Cooks, Stewarding, and other culinary colleagues regarding service priorities, product needs, guest requests, and operational concerns.  - Coordinate with other kitchen stations to ensure proper timing, communication, and execution of orders.  - Maintain proper food handling, storage, labeling, rotation, temperature control, and sanitation procedures in accordance with hotel standards and applicable regulations.  - Conduct regular quality checks of food products and prepared items and communicate any concerns to culinary leadership.  - Monitor inventory levels at the assigned station and communicate shortages, spoilage, quality concerns, or product requirements to the appropriate culinary leader.  - Practice proper FIFO rotation and minimize food waste through effective preparation, portioning, storage, and product utilization.  - Assist with receiving, inspecting, storing, and organizing food products and supplies as directed.  - Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation, equipment, and surrounding kitchen areas throughout the shift.  - Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer guidelines.  - Assist with opening, closing, and breakdown procedures for the kitchen and assigned station.  - Maintain awareness of guest preferences, dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests and communicate information appropriately to culinary leadership and service teams.  - Support VIP experiences, special occasions, hotel programming, events, and other culinary functions as assigned.  - Collaborate with Food & Beverage, Stewarding, Front Office, and other hotel departments to support a seamless guest experience.  - Assist culinary leadership with maintaining and implementing recipes, production standards, station procedures, and operational practices.  - Participate in pre-opening initiatives and contribute to establishing efficient culinary workflows, station standards, and service procedures for The Café by Chef Emeril.  - Follow all Fairmont New Orleans policies, procedures, culinary standards, food safety requirements, and Health & Safety practices.  - Maintain a professional, respectful, collaborative, and positive working environment consistent with Fairmont's values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, and Excellence.  - Participate in daily briefings, departmental meetings, training sessions, pre-opening activities, and ongoing culinary development opportunities.  - Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support other culinary outlets and kitchen operations based on business needs.  - Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by culinary leadership. - Minimum of 2 years of professional culinary experience in a hotel, restaurant, resort, or similar food service environment preferred.  - Previous experience in a luxury hotel, fine dining, upscale restaurant, or high-volume culinary operation strongly preferred.  - Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Station Chef, Lead Cook, or equivalent culinary role preferred.  - Culinary degree, diploma, or formal culinary training is an asset.  - Strong knowledge of professional cooking techniques, food preparation, knife skills, kitchen equipment, and culinary terminology.  - Demonstrated ability to independently manage and execute an assigned kitchen station during service.  - Strong understanding of recipes, portion control, food presentation, timing, and quality standards.  - Ability to lead, coach, and support junior culinary colleagues while maintaining a positive and collaborative work environment.  - Strong attention to detail and commitment to culinary excellence, consistency, and presentation.  - Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.  - Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple kitchen stations.  - Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and make sound decisions during busy service periods.  - Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, proper food handling, and temperature control procedures.  - Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.  - Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond effectively to changing operational priorities.  - Professional demeanor and commitment to supporting an exceptional luxury guest experience.  - Ability to work flexible schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as operationally required.  - Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and working in a hot kitchen environment.  - Food safety certification or willingness to obtain required certification within the established timeframe.  - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.