Chef de Partie

Do you have a natural passion and creativity when it comes to cooking Would you like be part of a dynamic and innovative team in one of the largest hotels in Canada Come join our committed Chefs and lead our strong Culinary team preparing and serving the finest meals with amazing local ingredients

Starting Rate: $26.93 per hour

We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months and yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $32.47.

Job Duties Include:

• Assist the Sous Chef with the day to day on site operations of the kitchen
• Work within the hotel budget guidelines for the kitchens to take responsibility for minimizing; labour costs food costs wastage unnecessary expenses etc.
• Train mentor and lead all cooks below chef de partie level on daily duties and requirements
• Actively share ideas opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefing
• Delegate and participate in the preparation cooking and servicing of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to the recipes and standards
• Input work orders on items needing repair
• Place orders for food in birchstreet system
• Comply with and enforce all health and safety sanitary and nutrition regulations set in place by Fairmont Banff Springs and by the culinary department 
• Adhere to and follow ALLSAFE health and safety protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years culinary experience required preferably in a luxury hotel or large kitchen environment
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeypersons papers) or recognized international equivalent required. Completion of Rouxbe Culinary Foundations level 1 & 2.  Receiving certification in both with a grade greater than 90% and 54 months (7020 hours) experience in relevant workplaces
• Safe Food Handling Certification required 
• Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Culinary School an asset 
• Possess strong leadership organization & communication skills
• Able to lift carry and pull up to 50lbs and able to constantly stand and walk throughout shift 
• Able to withstand exposure to kitchen equipment includes large and small ovens stoves steam kettles mixers sheeter fryers rational ovens steamers tilt skillets fridges and freezers as well as blast freezers
• Self motivated with the ability to make effective decisions
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Ability to maintain high service levels under pressure

Additional Information :

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site 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 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 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!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/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 :

Contract