Lead Cook - Banquets

As a Lead Cook at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, your primary responsibilities include preparing and servicing food items according to our high standards while providing exceptional guest service. You will also contribute creative ideas during team briefings, ensure proper rotation of food products, maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen, and support your fellow team members.

To qualify for the Lead Cook position at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, you should have prior experience in a high-volume restaurant and a diploma or certification in a culinary discipline is preferred. Important skills include strong interpersonal abilities, problem-solving capabilities, and being reliable and responsible while working calmly under pressure.

At Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, career advancement opportunities are abundant for a Lead Cook aspiring to become an Executive Chef. By excelling in your role, showing leadership skills, and continuing to hone your culinary techniques, you will be well on your way to advancing your career within our exceptional culinary team.

As a Lead Cook at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, you can expect a collaborative and supportive work environment filled with passionate individuals. Our team, known as Heartists, focuses on teamwork and dedicates themselves to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests while ensuring that every team member feels valued and included.

Food safety is paramount for a Lead Cook at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Understanding and following strict sanitization and safety policies protects guests and enhances our reputation as a Five Diamond resort, ensuring that every dish served is safe and of the highest quality.

Highlight your previous roles in busy kitchens, mentioning specific dishes you mastered and how you managed time, especially during peak hours.

Share your techniques for consistency, such as using checklists, understanding recipes thoroughly, and working as a team to delegate responsibilities.

Discuss your passion for culinary arts, mentioning specific cuisines or chefs that influence your cooking style.

Explain your strategies for managing stress, such as staying organized, communicating effectively with your team, and remaining focused on your tasks.

Detail your understanding of sanitation standards and practices, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and safety in food preparation and service.

Describe how you see feedback as an opportunity for growth and provide examples of how it has helped you improve your culinary skills.

Talk about the recipe, how it was developed, and the audience's response, emphasizing your creativity and ability to deliver exceptional food.

Discuss your teamwork skills, your belief in collaboration, and any experiences where team effort resulted in a successful service.

Share any prior involvement in menu creation, discussing how you stay in touch with seasonal trends and guest preferences.

Reflect on your admiration for Fairmont's commitment to hospitality and how being part of a Five Diamond team aligns with your career aspirations.