Head Butcher
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Job Summary
We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge as our new Head Butcher.
As Head Butcher you will lead and oversee all butchery operations supporting the culinary team by delivering expertly prepared proteins across beef poultry game and seafood. You will ensure the highest standards in quality yield food safety and efficiency while developing a skilled team and contributing to menu innovation cost control and overall culinary excellence.
What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Executive Chef responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Consistently offer professional friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
- Follow departmental policies procedures safety and service standards
- Lead and manage all butchery operations (meat & seafood) with focus on quality yield and efficiency
- Break down whole animals primal cuts and seafood with precision
- Supervise daily production labeling storage and rotation of proteins
- Train mentor and develop butchers and cooks
- Maintain strict hygiene cleanliness and food safety standards
- Monitor food cost yield management and portion control
- Manage inventory monthly reconciliation and product traceability
- Collaborate with Executive Chef and Purchasing on forecasting and ordering
- Support menu development (cuts sourcing sustainability)
- Ensure compliance with brand standards and recipes
- Manage allergies and dietary requirements
- Be attentive industry trends and contribute to revenue strategies
- Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Your experience and skills include:
- Minimum 2 years culinary leadership experience (luxury/large-scale preferred)
- Red Seal Certification (or equivalent)
- Valid Canadian Food Handling Certification
- Advanced butchery skills (whole animal breakdown)
- Strong knowledge of:
- Yield management
- Inventory control
- Food cost & labor management
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Computer proficiency (Word Excel PowerPoint)
- Creative mindset with focus on quality and innovation
- Commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing
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: Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks including complimentary upgrades extended stays discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties special dining and wellness discounts and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. In addition
- Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased at a subsidized rate)
- 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 Banff Lake Louise & Whistler(subject to availability)
- Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
- Discounts while using our resorts Food & Beverage Outlets Fitness Centre and Fairmont Jasper Park LodgeGolf Course
- Automatically added to our resorts Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodgeand over 5700 properties with Accor
About the Application Process: At Fairmont we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.
Apply Today: Whether youre just launching your career or looking for a new adventure we invite you to visit to learn more about Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or 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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Employment Type :
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