Demi Chef

The placement opportunity includes the following departments and positions: Department: Orientation Position: Orientation Duration: 0.5 month Job Description: [FIRST NAME] will receive an orientation to the company and the local community which includes learning about our company’s customers, culture, business strategies, etc.; learn about payroll schedules and payroll tax withholding; local training area, housing options, apartment complexes, and transportation options; meet key contacts and other employees; receive computer training on company systems; receive an orientation to the local community including cultural centers, volunteer opportunities, local sporting events, and entertainment venues. Orientation is scheduled for up to one month and takes place concurrently with the first training phase. Department: Culinary Position: Developmental Cooking Duration: 4.5 months Job Description: [FIRST NAME] will actively participate in supervised menu execution with a focus on consistency, plating presentation, and flavor balance, while contributing creative ideas to daily specials and event menus. This phase emphasizes refining culinary judgment, translating concepts into appealing dishes, and developing confidence in aligning preparation and presentation with brand standards. Department: Culinary Position: Intermediate Cooking Duration: 6 months Job Description: [FIRST NAME] will build intermediate-level culinary skills through hands-on training in station setup, knife techniques, egg cookery, small batch sauces, and cooking methods such as roasting, sautéing, grilling, and braising. They’ll learn to prepare multi-component dishes, contribute to plate presentation, handle select premium ingredients, and play a larger role in dinner service through collaboration with fellow team members. Training includes rotation through prep, hot line, and garde manger stations with emphasis on mise en place, portion control, and service pacing. Will be supported by daily feedback from senior staff. Department: Culinary Position: Leadership & Supervision Duration: 1 month Job Description: [FIRST NAME] will transition into leadership development by gaining hands-on experience with Chef de Partie-level responsibilities including shift supervision, inventory tracking, and kitchen coordination. This rotation focuses on building soft skills essential to supervision—such as effective communication, teamwork, and delivering feedback—while supporting day-to-day operational decisions and guiding peers through kitchen routines. Requirements - you are enrolled in a post secondary ministerially recognized academic institution in the hospitality industry. OR - you have a hospitality degree and at least 1 year of recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside of the USA) OR - you have 5 years recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside the USA). - you have shown consistent career growth over the last years. - you have shown serious commitment to your most recent employers.