Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.

Company Description

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.

Job Description

Work with our team of Chefs creating world class dining experiences for our guests. This is your prospect to work in a Kitchen committed to preparing and serving the finest meals.

Competitive Salary:

$71,000-$73,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education

Job Duties Include

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine or Senior Chefs, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

- Provide professional and proactive guest service while supporting colleagues, conducting shift briefings, and maintaining open communication with venue managers.
- Ensure consistency in food preparation, follow hotel recipes and standards, and enhance food products through menu development and presentation.
- Balance operational, administrative, and staffing needs, including scheduling, coaching, and mentoring culinary colleagues.
- Manage inventory and ordering through Birchstreet, maintain proper food levels, and oversee labor productivity.
- Handle disciplinary actions, assign daily workloads, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required experience

- Red Seal Journeyperson Cook Certification or international equivalency

Or





- Completion of Rouxbe Culinary Foundations level 1 & 2. Receiving certification in both with a grade greater than 90% and 54 months (7,020 hours) experience in relevant workplaces

Your Skills & Qualifications

- 3-4 years of culinary supervisory/leadership experience, preferably in a luxury or large kitchen environment.
- Safe Food Handling Certification.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Physically able to lift, carry, and pull up to 50 lbs; constant standing and walking throughout shifts.
- Comfortable working with kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, mixers, fryers, steamers, and freezers.

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits

- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affiation for full time permanent status employees
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
- Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
- Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
- Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
- Subsidized staff accommodation provided in office for full time status employees
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)

Visa Requirements

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

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