Junior Sous Chef

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

Competitive Salary: $66000 $68000 gross annually based on previous experience & education

Job Duties Include:

Reporting to the Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine of the department responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct daily line checks food tastings maintain temperature logs ensure food safety standards manage dietary/allergy requirements follow FIFO practices and submit repair work orders.
• Delegate daily tasks motivate the team monitor performance assist with scheduling and documentation and support a guestfocused work environment.
• Contribute to menu engineering stay updated on industry trends and develop strategies to enhance guest experience and increase revenue.
• Build effective relationships with other departments and participate in hotelwide initiatives such as Health & Safety Planet 21 and apprenticeship programs.
• Support the culinary team during operations seek feedback from guests and colleagues and implement actions to improve guest satisfaction and engagement scores.

Qualifications :

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years culinary supervisory or leadership experience in a luxury hotel or highvolume kitchen environment.
• Red Seal Certification (or internationally recognized equivalent) is required.
• Completion of Rouxbe Culinary Foundations (Level 1 & 2).
• Valid Safe Food Handling Certification.
• Proven ability in recipe development innovation and execution with a focus on consistency and highquality presentation.
• Strong attention to detail with contemporary plating skills and familiarity with modern serving styles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational communication and time management skills.
• Ability to lift carry and pull up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for the duration of a shift.
• Comfortable working in a hightemperature highpressure environment with commercial kitchen equipment including ovens steamers tilt skillets mixers fryers and blast freezers.

Additional Information :

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided onsite for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health Orthodontics Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation 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 worldwide
• 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 resorts Food & Beverage Outlets Fitness Centre Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

Visa Requirements: 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 Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

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