Banquet Chef - Seasonal

Calgary Stampede; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Calgary Stampede is seeking a Banquet Chef for seasonal dining operations from September to December 2026. Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, you'll lead food preparation, ensure quality and presentation, and coordinate with teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in hotel/restaurant, Journeyman preferred, strong organizational and decision-making skills, and a solid knowledge of kitchen safety and carving.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in hotel or restaurant setting.
• Journeyman certificate preferred.
• Strong organizational and quick decision making skills.
• High quality standards and promote teamwork.
• Good knowledge of kitchen safety and safe food handling.
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
• Strong carving skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the highest quality food and contemporary presentations of all items.
• Ensure all food products are available and prepared on a timely basis.
• Maintain exceptional menu knowledge and attention to detail to current menus.
• Daily meetings with Chef de Partie/Sous Chef to review upcoming events and recap past events to ensure all teams are synced.
• Support a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction.
• Leads the cleanliness of all kitchen and areas on a daily basis in accordance with CS and Alberta Health Services standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Decision making

Teamwork

Food safety

Carving skills

Supervision

Education

Journeyman certificate (preferred)

Job description

Stampede Park
Calgary Exhibition & Stampede
PO BOX 1060
CALGARY, AB T2P2K8, CAN

Stampede Park
Calgary Exhibition & Stampede
PO BOX 1060
CALGARY, AB T2P2K8, CAN

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme, We’re Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees.

As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity, and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, the Banquet Chef provides support/leads our diverse Food operations. Ensuring superior food quality and presentation in all venues and ensuring guests, volunteers and employees of the Calgary Stampede have an exceptional dining experience.

The Banquet Chef positions available are seasonal positions that will require the successful candidate to work flexible hours September to December 2026.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of the highest quality food and contemporary presentations of all items.
• Ensure all food products are available and prepared on a timely basis.
• Maintain exceptional menu knowledge and attention to detail to current menus.
• Daily meetings with Chef de Partie/Sous Chef to review upcoming events and recap past events to ensure all teams are synced.
• Support a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction.
• Leads the cleanliness of all kitchen and areas on a daily basis in accordance with CS and Alberta Health Services standards.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be proactive, optimistic and have worked in a dynamic environment where they have experience delivering on multiple priorities and will hold the following qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Hotel or Restaurant setting.
• Journyman certiciate is perferred.
• Must possess excellent organizational and quick decision making skills.
• Must have high quality standards and promote teamwork.
• Must have good knowledge of kitchen safety and safe food handling certificate.Must be able to work with minimal or no supervision.
• Must possess good carving skills

The Calgary Stampede offers a unique and exciting work environment and the opportunity for advancement and employee training.

All applicants are thanked in advance and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.