Sous Chef

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, and the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, and the deserts of the United Arab Emirates. With Fairmont Hotels & Resorts the opportunities are limitless.

About Fairmont Waterfront

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 andglobal community
• Strong Culture of Belonging for the 2SLGBTQIA+ communityprovidingyear-round support,includinggender inclusive change rooms
• Generous perks - Enjoy discounted rates at over 5,800 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
• Opportunities to grow at Fairmont Waterfront and across the world at over 5,800 properties with Accor Group
• Exclusive Experiences - One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program
• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience. Starting at $75,000

*full-time and part-time status colleagues

Job Description

Summary of responsibilities:

Take your career to a world-class stage & join us at Fairmont Waterfront

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. Our culinary philosophy is deeply rooted in sustainability — from sourcing locally grown and seasonal ingredients from BC farms and producers, to building meaningful relationships with local suppliers who share our values. You will champion these principles as part of your daily leadership.

Culinary Operations

You will be at the heart of our kitchen operations, maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence across all outlets and functions:

• Oversee daily kitchen activities in both ARC Restaurant and Banquet kitchens, supporting a high-volume operation of up to 200 restaurant covers and banquet events accommodating up to 500 guests
• Support the Executive Chef in executing the culinary vision across all outlets and functions
• Champion farm-to-table culinary philosophy by sourcing local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients; proactively build and maintain relationships with local BC farmers, artisan producers, and Indigenous suppliers
• Contribute to menu development for the restaurant, lounge, in-room dining, and banquet events, incorporating local and seasonal product availability
• Maintain and ensure a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times, in full compliance with Food Safe and HACCP standards
• Monitor inventory, assist with ordering through BirchStreet, and support food and labor cost control
• Implement and track food waste reduction initiatives and report on sustainability KPIs as part of the hotel's Green Key and environmental commitments
• Support recipe costing and food cost management in alignment with budgetary targets
• Help manage efficient scheduling to align with forecasted business volumes

Team Development & Communication

• Provide hands‑on