Director of Culinary

At the Rimrock dining is an art form a reflection of place passion and precision.
As Director of Culinary you will provide strategic leadership across all food & beverage venues including PARKERS Table Social the Listening Lounge In-Room Dining and Stewarding operations. Youll shape the culinary vision drive innovation and ensure operational excellence while empowering executive chefs and kitchen leaders to deliver unforgettable dining experiences that express the best of Canadian terroir with global sophistication.

This is a role for a culinary leader who thrives on innovation operational mastery and storytelling someone who understands that food is both craft and connection.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership & Execution

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership across all culinary and stewarding operations.
• Define and implement the Rimrock Banff culinary vision ensuring brand alignment consistency and long-term relevance across venues.
• Translate emerging culinary trends wellness and nutrition innovations into operationally viable concepts.
• Oversee menu design and seasonal offerings to celebrate premium Canadian ingredients with global sophistication.
• Ensure exceptional standards of quality presentation and guest satisfaction.

Team Leadership & Development

• Inspire mentor and develop executive chefs kitchen leaders and stewarding teams.
• Foster a positive inclusive and high-performing culture rooted in collaboration innovation and Rimrocks values.
• Conduct performance evaluations training and succession planning to build bench strength.

Operational & Financial Management

• Establish and monitor food cost targets menu margins and portioning standards.
• Drive operational efficiency productivity and compliance with health safety and sanitation standards including HACCP initiatives.
• Oversee kitchen workflows system scalability and cross-venue operational consistency.

Innovation & Guest Experience

• Partner with F&B and Brand leadership to create immersive narrative-driven dining experiences.
• Champion sustainability in sourcing kitchen operations and menu design.
• Continuously evaluate and improve culinary offerings service execution and guest impact.

Qualifications :

What You Bring

• Red Seal Certification or equivalent professional culinary training.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in fine dining or luxury hotel environments.
• Proven expertise in Canadian and globally inspired cuisine with modern ingredient-driven techniques.
• Experience overseeing multi-venue culinary operations and stewarding teams.
• Strong financial acumen operational excellence and organizational leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire develop and lead high-performing teams in fast-paced high-standard settings.
• Experience with wellness-focused culinary programs is an asset.
• International experience preferred.

Bonus if You Bring

• Leadership in 5-Diamond or Michelin-rated kitchen environments.
• Advanced HACCP or food safety program experience.
• Established relationships with local farmers producers and farm-to-table networks.
• Expertise in butchery charcuterie or preservation techniques.
• Experience with Asian culinary methods (e.g. fermentation wok/robata techniques).
• Sustainability project experience including waste reduction and energy-efficient kitchen systems.
• Proven coaching and development of culinary talent for succession planning.

Who You Are

Youre visionary confident and driven by excellence.
A natural leader with a passion for both innovation and operational precision you thrive in environments that demand agility and creativity. You motivate others through purpose and presence fostering teamwork and trust while never compromising on quality. You see each dish and operation as an opportunity to connect tell a story and elevate the guest experience.

Lead with vision. Create with purpose. Stay moved.

Physical Demands

• Continuous standing for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking bending and reaching above/below shoulder height.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 22 lbs / 10 kg.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs / 23 kg.
• Ability to work in a hot noisy and fast-paced environment for extended shifts.

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

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 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 Banff Lake Louise Jasper & Whistler.
• One complimentary buffet meal per shift in our staff cafeteria.

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Were committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process please reach out confidentially at and well work with you to ensure your needs are met.

At Rimrock Banff we believe that diversity makes us stronger and inclusion moves us forward.

Our team is made up of individuals from across the globe each bringing their own culture perspective and a place as naturally diverse as Banff National Park its only fitting that our workplace reflects the same richness.

Whether youre on shift or in staff housing we want every Heartist to feel seen valued and free to be fully themselves regardless of race culture gender identity religion abilities sexual orientation or age.

Inclusion isnt a box we check its a value we live. And while were proud of our progress we know theres always more to learn more ways to grow and more voices to elevate.

Together we build a workplace where belonging isnt just possible its expected.
Be you. Be bold. Stay moved.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time