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Journey Person Cook Unrestricted

FAIRMONT
Fairmont Empress, Victoria, Canada Posted Oct 13, 2026
On-siteCAD 36 / hour

About this role

Journey Person Cook Unrestricted

Job Schedule Full-Time

Job Type Permanent

Brands FAIRMONT

Job Category Culinary

Location

Fairmont Empress, Victoria, Canada

ExternalReference REF121471G

Journey Person Cook Unrestricted (Full-time)

Region Luxury & Lifestyle

Company Description Recognized as the #1 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Fairmont Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture. World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning harbour views.

The magnificent property completed a $60+ million restoration in 2017 that celebrated its proud history while moving the hotel into a new era of modern luxury and transforming the iconic property into a must-visit destination. In 2023, the property introduced a revamped Fairmont Gold Experience, including a major renovation to the Fairmont Gold floor. 88 Fairmont Gold rooms and a newly renovated lounge are ready to accommodate guests. Located on Vancouver Island, Canada's Castle on the Coast is the ideal starting point to explore British Columbia's stunning natural and expansive beauty. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes the property's prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World.

Job Description What is in it for you:

  • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues
  • Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress Hotel
  • Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
  • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
  • Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
  • Complimentary uniform laundering
  • Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare benefits and RMT, dental, vision, and complimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through GreenShield
  • Access to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
  • Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
  • Hourly pay rate of $36.04

What you will be doing:

  • Possess a complete understanding of the menus and syllabus
  • Ensure all food is prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Chef and Chef de Parties
  • Delegate and assign duties to Cooks Assistants to ensure a consistently high level of productivity
  • Contribute ideas to Seasonal menu development and assist in the creation of Fresh Sheet items, Tasting Menu items etc
  • Demonstrate the importance of food and labour cost
  • Monitor and communicate Food Safe Standards to ensure all food is properly stored, labeled and rotated
  • Promote professional work habits and contribute to a maintaining a safe and positive environment
  • Other duties assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

  • Journeyperson’s papers, Red Seal or equivalents

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hotel or kitchen of comparable size and must be within last 5 years (recent experience)

  • Completely fluent English language and communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Successful completion of practical cooking test

  • Must hold a Food safe certificate

  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong artistic skills in food presentation

  • High level of responsibility and commitment

  • Team player with proven success in relationship building

  • Strong leadership and motivational skills and ability to effectively train and develop co-workers

  • Commitment to providing excellent service and exceeding guests' expectations

  • Available to work flexible shifts

  • Physically capable of:

  • Continuous standing for extended periods of time

  • Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50lbs

  • Working in hot and cold environments

  • Additional Information

  • Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): Frequent standing and walking, Frequent bending and kneeling, Frequent carrying and lifting

  • Visa

  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

  • We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

  • Why work for Accor?

  • We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

  • By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

  • Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

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  • Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

  • When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

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  • We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact.

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  • We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.

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