Executive Sous Chef

As Executive Sous Chef you play a critical leadership role within our culinary division. Driving operational excellence mentoring future leaders and ensuring our culture and standards are upheld without compromise. Working closely with the Executive Chef you will influence strategy guide a highperforming team and help shape extraordinary dining experiences that reflect both precision and passion. This is a role for a builder a teacher and a culture carrier.

Competitive Salary: $100000 $105000 gross annually based on previous experience & education

Job Duties Include:

• Partner with the Executive Chef to lead culinary operations supporting strategic decisionmaking upholding brand standards and ensuring operational excellence in their absence.
• Oversee recruitment onboarding and performance managementincluding hiring approvals coaching and succession planningto build and sustain a highperforming culinary team.
• Manage labor optimization scheduling and food cost control through daily oversight forecasting and team development using tools like Birchstreet and Watson.
• Champion a strong kitchen culture by modeling leadership standards fostering crossdepartment collaboration and ensuring consistent alignment with company values.
• Lead menu development and implementation across all F&B outlets balancing creativity quality safety and guest expectations with operational feasibility.

Qualifications :

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• 810 years of culinary management experience in a luxury hotel or highvolume kitchen environment
• Red Seal Certification (Journeypersons papers) or internationally recognized equivalent (required)
• Valid Food Safety Certification (required)
• Advanced proficiency in labor forecasting scheduling and productivity analysis
• Strong food cost management skills including recipe costing and inventory control
• Handson experience with Birchstreet Watson and payroll management platforms
• Technical knowledge of menu development culinary trends and operational execution across multiple outlets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of wine viticulture and beverage pairings (considered an asset)
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
• Comfortable working in highheat highpressure environments with exposure to commercial kitchen equipment including ovens fryers kettles mixers and blast freezers

Additional Information :

Job Perks & Benefits:

• 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
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/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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