Located on the coveted south shore of Maui in Wailea, Fairmont Kea Lani is Hawaiʻi’s only all-suite and villa luxury oceanfront resort. This newly transformed, distinctive property is located on the sunny shores of Polo Beach amongst 22 acres of tropical landscape, offering authentic Hawaiian cultural experiences and genuine personal service that embody the spirit of Aloha.

From full-moon staff hikes and beach clean-ups to appreciation luncheons and birthday holidays, our team provides endless opportunities to learn and grow in both your personal and professional development. Live and work in a place you love!

What is in it for you:

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision and Dental) including extended benefits like; Basic insurance, TDI and Long-Term Disability for regular Full-time and Part-time employees
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and matching program
• One complimentary meal for all employees who work more than 6 hours per day
• Food & Beverage discount at Fairmont Kea Lani (venue specific and discount may vary)
• Wellness Offerings
• Exclusive employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Providing Inspired Food & Beverage to highlight the destination we represent is one of our passions.  Every memorable dining experience begins behind the scenes with our Culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. As Cook III, the care you devote to food and workspace preparation and collaboration with the culinary leadership team will result in the creation of truly spectacular fare that is the core culture of our Food and Beverage experience. 

Hourly Rate:  $31.70

Responsible for providing Food service within Fairmont & Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) standards.  

• Responsible for providing Food service within Fairmont & Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) standards.  Areas of responsibility will include F&B venues and events on or offsite.  Additional responsibilities are as follows:
• Ensuring high quality and consistency of food preparation and presentation as per Fairmont standards
• Ensure overall cleanliness and maintenance of our kitchen exceeds expectations
• Maintain a clean workstation and minimize waste
• Check service stations for necessary equipment and set up: ice, dishes, and utensils; replenish as needed
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods
• Adhere to the State of Hawaii Dept of Health & EHC (Environmental Health Consultancy) food handling safety standards
• Organize time so all side work is completed according to shift demand
• Provide timely, personalized, friendly and efficient service to our culinary team
• Maintain atmosphere of aloha spirit by providing engaging, personalized, timely, and efficient service to our discerning guests

Your experience and skills include:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the English language.
• Must be service oriented and capable of communicating effectively with persons involved in all levels of authority, both internally and externally.
• Must be able to multi-task and be detail-oriented in a fast paced, high volume environment.
• Must have ability to work independently and to prioritize or seek clarification in prioritizing work assignments.
• Maintain a professional working environment and attitude.
• Must possess basic computational ability.

Education

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and/or vocational training
• Culinary Degree from an accredited college, university or trade school is an asset

Experience

• Two years previous cooking experience, preferably in a similar high volume environment is required
• Previous culinary hotel work experience or similar environment is an asset

Licenses or Certificates          

• TB Clearance
• Food Safety Certification or ServSafe Certification

All Candidates must be in possession of identification proving authorization to work in the United States as defined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). This Position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas. Resumes submitted that cannot fulfill these requirements will not be considered.

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

Join our ‘ohana today:  Visit our website to learn more about living and working for Fairmont Hawai’i.  www.fairmonthawaiijobs.com

Why work for Accor?  So you can discover a world where life pulses with passion!​

Join the Accor Group, an ecosystem of over 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle places, that welcome you.  With us, your personality is valued, your opportunities for growth know no boundaries.  Every action you take has a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our customers, your colleagues, and also, on the planet, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.

Hospitality is a work of heart! #fairmontcareers #alwayskealani