Chef de Cuisine

Join our Michelin One Key recognized hotel as Chef de Cuisine. Driven by our philosophy Make It Count youll inspire excellence through innovation mentorship and flawless execution leading an inclusive kitchen where artistry and precision define every dish.

Competitive Salary: $83000 - $86000 gross annually based on previous experience & education

Job Duties Include:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing culinary team fostering a culture of excellence accountability engagement and inclusion through mentorship performance management coaching and development planning.

• Ensure exceptional culinary execution and consistency conducting daily line checks upholding hotel recipes and presentation standards managing guest dietary requirements and delivering flawless quality across all service periods.

• Drive financial performance and operational efficiency through menu engineering food cost control waste reduction forecasting scheduling (Watson LMS) payroll management (Dayforce) inventory oversight and procurement (BirchStreet).

• Champion food safety compliance and brand standards reinforcing Fairmont grooming and hygiene policies Culinary Cultural Manual practices EHCO program completion sanitation audits and equipment maintenance.

• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and guest experience maintaining daily communication with Front of House leadership responding professionally to guest feedback and partnering with Food & Beverage and Stewarding teams to exceed expectations.

• Support innovation and continuous improvement leading menu implementation timelines monitoring industry and competitive trends contributing to revenue-enhancing strategies and executing projects aligned with Culinary Executive Leadership priorities.

Qualifications :

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary leadership experience preferably in a luxury setting or large kitchen environment
• Red Seal Certification (Journeypersons papers) or recognized international equivalent required; candidates without Red Seal may alternatively complete Rouxbe Culinary Foundations Level 1 & 2 within the first 6 months of employment
• Valid Canadian Food Handling Certification
• Creative mindset with a passion for quality and innovation
• Proficient in computer programs including Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of financials including labor and food cost management
• Commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing practices
• Excellent leadership organizational time management and communication skills

Additional Information :

Job Perks & Benefits:

• 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
• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees for 3 months off-site accommodation is available for you to rent downtown
• 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 :

Full-time