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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.\n What is in it for you:\nEmployee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues \nExclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress Hotel\nExclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler\nOpportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world! \nComplimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program \nComplimentary uniform laundering\nAccess 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\nAccess to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)\nOpportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs\nHourly pay rate of $27.11 to 30.99\nWhat you will be doing:\nReporting to the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie, the Culinary Apprentice II is a developing culinary professional progressing through a recognized apprenticeship program. Building on foundational kitchen experience, this role is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality food while continuing to develop advanced culinary skills in a luxury hotel environment.\nThe successful candidate will demonstrate strong culinary fundamentals, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen.\nPrepare, cook, and present menu items in accordance with Fairmont standards, recipes, and presentation guidelines.\nWork across various culinary outlets including Q at the Empress, Lobby Lounge, Banquets, In-Room Dining, and Colleague Dining.\nSupport daily food production while ensuring consistency, quality, and portion control.\nApply advanced knife skills and cooking techniques appropriate to apprenticeship level.\nAssist in the preparation of sauces, stocks, soups, proteins, vegetables, desserts, and specialty menu items.\nOrganize and maintain assigned workstations and ensure proper mise en place is completed.\nMonitor and maintain food quality, freshness, and product rotation following FIFO principles.\nFollow all food safety, sanitation, occupational health and safety, and WHMIS requirements.\nAssist with inventory control, receiving, and proper storage of food products.\nCollaborate with culinary leaders and colleagues to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.\nParticipate in apprenticeship training requirements and successfully complete designated learning objectives and evaluations.\nSupport the training and mentorship of entry-level kitchen colleagues and Culinary Apprentice I team members when required\nOther duties as assigned.\n Qualifications\nYour experience and skills include:\nExperience and skill development should align with the occupational standards established for SkilledTradesBC Professional Cook 2 (PC2) certification.\nRegistered in or actively progressing through a recognized Red Seal Culinary Apprenticeship Program.\nCompletion of First-Year Apprenticeship training or equivalent experience.\nMinimum 1 year of professional kitchen experience preferred.\nValid FOODSAFE Level 1 Certification required.\nStrong understanding of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.\nAbility to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality and attention to detail.\nExcellent communication and teamwork skills.\nPassion for culinary excellence and professional growth.\nAbility to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts.\nPrevious experience in a luxury hotel, fine dining, or high-volume culinary environment.\nFOODSAFE Level 2 Certification considered an asset.\nKnowledge of sustainable and locally sourced ingredients.\n Physical ability to perform the requirements of the job, including:\nAbility to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.\nAbility to frequently bend, lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs (23 kg).\nAbility to safely operate kitchen equipment\nComfortable working in a fast-paced and high-temperature environment. \nVisa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.\nYour team and working environment: Welcome to Canada’s Castle on the Coast. The Empress Hotel sits proudly at the centre of culture and history in Victoria, British Columbia. This is the best of all worlds - where contrast meets distinction, opulence blends harmoniously with the understated and fabled history meshes with contemporary affairs. This award-winning Victoria hotel and National Historic Site is an alluring blend of classic and contemporary, vintage and cutting-edge: Where Modern meets Iconic. Come join our wonderful team of hospitality experts!\nOur commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:\nWe are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.\nWhy work for Accor?\nWe 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.\nBy joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. 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