Sous Chef

Kitchen Sous Chef

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts begins behind the scenes with our Culinary teams commitment to safe efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. Your passion for managing food preparation as Chef de Partie of our Wildflower outlet will inspire your team to create truly spectacular dishes.

This is a full-time permanent position beginning in Summer 2026.

Pay Range: $75000 - $80000 per annum dependant on experience and qualifications.

Job Duties Include:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the kitchen through an active presence on the floor. Leading your teams to deliver service excellence while creating a supportive environment
• Participate in managing the departmental budget through purchasing inventory management pricing and labour cost
• Drive revenue and profit through the development and implementation of menu design strategies practices and promotions.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation of the kitchen through industry leading food safety protocols. Including following EHC procedures.
• Be involved in sourcing products and building relationships with local vendors.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective operation of the hotel and exceptional guest experiences
• Train and lead the culinary team ensuring they have the skills training and tools to deliver world class culinary experiences  
• Personally engage with clients and guests ensuring exceptional culinary experiences.

Qualifications :

• Previous leadership experience in the culinary field required with a minimum of 8 years of cooking experience and 2 years as a Chef de Partie
• Culinary experience within a hotel setting is an asset
• Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline is strongly encouraged
• BC Food Safe certification is required.

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided
• Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
• Access to our Employee Travel Program with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
• Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes

Additional Information :

Visa Requirements: To progress with your application you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

APPLY TODAY: Whether youre just launching your career or looking for a new adventure we invite you to visit  to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact in confidence:

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time