Jobs at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Purchasing Officer, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Consistently offer professional, engaging and friendly service
• Move stock from stores to different departments
• Rotate store products
• Ensures distribution of products to all departments
• Maintains accurate documentation of all issues for reporting purposes
• Fill requisitions inventory to maintain minimum/maximum pars
• Daily cleaning of the stores

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous receiving experience a strong asset
• Previous experience using procurement software with use of Birchstreet
• Computer experience and ability to use Microsoft office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Comprehensive knowledge of receiving practices with previous experience working in this field being an asset
• Comprehensive knowledge of storeroom practices including but not limited to FIFO and stock room rotation with previous experience working in this field being an asset
• General knowledge of food and beverage specifications, quality standards and receiving practices Able to handle documents, math skills
• WHMIS Certification considered an asset
• Excellent English communication skills / French conversational an asset
• Proven Flexibility
• Team player
• Complies with all Health and Safety regulations
• Must be organized and accurate with attention to detail

Your team and working environment:

Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya’s colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi’s finest and best-known luxury hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which boasts 170 guest rooms and suites, and still has its own private tropical gardens. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi’s most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight.

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Purchasing Coordinator

Are you organised, passionate and  ready to grab this opportunity to join our Procurement team of professionals who turn moments into memories for our guests and colleagues everyday? COME AS YOU ARE AND SHARE YOUR TALENT!

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Purchasing Officer, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Consistently offer professional, engaging and friendly service
• You’ll arrange requisitions for stock replacement
• You’ll receive, classify, store, take care of, distribute, request and take inventory of food & beverage, materials, supplies and equipment
• You’ll arrange lists of excess or outdated items
• You’ll Keep storage facilities, loading docks, materials and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion.
• You’ll oversee the loading, unloading and executing of delivery trucks.
• You’ll load and unload at the point of pick-up, delivery or distribution when necessary.
• You’ll pack, unpack, count, weigh, and measure materials, supplies and equipment upon receipt.
• You’ll check materials received against invoices and notes breakage and discrepancies in quantity or quality.

Your experience and skills include:

• You’ve had several years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally at a hotel or catering facility, and speak English fluently
• You’ll bring a positive attitude, service orientation and team spirit to your job, so that you can give your colleagues optimal support in negotiating the maze of figures
• You can inspire colleagues, and you have good self-management skills
• You’re a doer – and even if you do it wrong sometimes, you openly admit it
• You’re not just bringing your abilities, but also your character
• You’re computer literate and must have experience with MS Office and FMC
• Service minded, with attention to quality
• A thorough and organized approach

Your team and working environment:

Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya’s colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi’s finest and best-known luxury hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which boasts 170 guest rooms and suites, and still has its own private tropical gardens. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi’s most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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Head Butcher

Engaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every moment at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts a truly memorable affair. Showcase your culinary skills and passion for quality as Sous Chef, where you will delight guests with the exceptional fare you create.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions to improve the environment and menus
• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all Butchery items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to property recipes and standards
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the team and thrive for guest feedback

Your experience and skills include:

• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
• High school and culinary school training.
• HACCAP knowledge

Note: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in Kenya.

Your team and working environment:

Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya’s colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi’s finest and best-known luxury hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which boasts 170 guest rooms and suites, and still has its own private tropical gardens. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi’s most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight.

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Executive Sous Chef

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts begins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine.Reporting to the Executive Chef as Executive Sous Chef, you will lead our team of culinary leaders and colleagues in the banquet event, restaurant and bar operations of the Fairmont Austin.  Your expertise in recipe development elevates our menus while your leadership inspires and fosters our culinary talent.

We are waiting for you !

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Oversees daily kitchen operation and sets direction of Culinary department
• Contribute to and execution of preparation of financial forecasts and budgets; instrumental in taking steps to assist the division in exceeding Food and Beverage financial targets
• Ensuring proper inventory control and ordering practices are utilized
• Meeting or exceed goals as identified through employee engagement surveys and hotel culture
• Leading initiatives to guarantee Guest Satisfaction Scores, LQA and Reputation performance score are overachieved
• Training and development of culinary team members with emphasis on team leads, food presentation and preparation methods
• Executive Sous Chef will ensure the kitchen is maintained in optimum condition according to local health and safety laws and Fairmont/Accor standards
• Strives to advance his/her knowledge, skills and abilities and consistently shares same with others
• Instrumental in running a department that meets Health & Safety committee objectives
• Delegation, planning and communication with subordinate culinary leaders
• Will be the key player in menu development and implementation of banquet, restaurant and lounge menus with consideration to concept, food trends, Guest Satisfaction results & food cost
• Lead kitchen and department head meetings

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum of 10 years hospitality experience with 5 years’ experience at the management level with luxury and large hotel experience
• Experience working in remote locations
• Valid trade qualifications
• Exceptional organization skills to manage a large banquet and event operation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A team player with the ability to train, coach and motivate employees.
• Product and quality obsessed with good knowledge in menu engineering and design.
• Previous experience scheduling of a large culinary team
• Proficient understanding of labor costs and productivity
• Versed on calculation of food cost; Experience with conducting food inventories and understanding of inventory turn-over
• Understanding of safe work practices and initiatives to reduce or eliminate accidents
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and well organized with creative flair

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Sous Chef-Tatu (Fine Dining)

Engaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every moment at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts a truly memorable affair. Showcase your culinary skills and passion for quality as Sous Chef, where you will delight guests with the exceptional fare you create.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Lead, mentor and train the Culinary Operations team
• The ability to ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared.
• Support the Executive Chef with administrative responsibilities i.e. scheduling, payroll, etc.
• Supervise all methods of food preparation and cooking methods, size of portions, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Coordinate and supervise the ordering of all food supplies and kitchen equipment; approves all products to meet quality standards; keeps cost accounts; and takes responsibility of food preparation areas.
• Train, discipline, supervise and organize all kitchen personnel on a regular basis.
• Complete and provide performance evaluations for all kitchen employees making recommendations for salary increases as warranted.
• Lead regular meetings with the kitchen staff as well as attend and participate in all required meetings.
• Supervise the maintenance and cleanliness of all food preparation equipment.
• Develop and ensure a safe working environment for people to work.
• Communicate with the Executive Chef on a regular basis the activities and result of the kitchen.

Your experience and skills include:

• Service focused personality is essential and previous leadership experience required
• Proven ability to build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders
• Communicate thoughts, actions and opportunities clearly with strong networking skills
• Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance
• Previous experience with a Union environment is an asset