Executive Chef

About the role

The Executive Chef at Fairmont New Orleans is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations within the hotel, ensuring high-quality food products and exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Fairmont standards and regulations to maintain safe and efficient hotel operations
• Offer professional, engaging, and friendly service to guests
• Lead an outstanding culinary team in a high-volume, luxury hotel setting
• Develop and prepare new signature items for the hotel and special events
• Plan and develop menus based on product availability, cost, marketing conditions, and business volume
• Assign prices for daily menus to achieve net profit
• Ensure proper plate presentation, food portion sizes, visual appeal, taste, and temperature in all outlets
• Oversee daily activities such as preparation, sanitation, inventory, reporting, and cost control
• Support environmental initiatives by seeking organic food options
• Attend F&B meetings, BEO meetings, and departmental meetings
• Communicate with engineering about physical maintenance issues
• Promote professional work habits and foster a respectful, collaborative, and empowered team environment
• Ensure adherence to the department's budget and cost control measures
• Hire and conduct performance reviews for kitchen staff
• Provide and encourage ongoing training and development opportunities for employees
• Follow and enforce fire prevention policies and hotel regulations
• Seek opportunities to increase revenue

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in the Culinary field required
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent preferred
• Diploma certification in a Culinary discipline preferred
• Complete knowledge of classical, contemporary, and international cuisines
• Technical knowledge in banquet food production and presentation
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows applications
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Highly responsible and reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus on guest needs and remain calm and courteous

Physical Demands

• Lifting: Under 20 lbs - 10% of work time
• Carrying: Under 20 lbs - 10% of work time
• Pulling: Over 20 lbs - 10% of work time
• Sitting: 30% of work time

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.