Chef de Partie

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $25.01

Staff accommodation assistance

One complimentary meal per shift

Employee travel program discounts

Wellness program

Staff discounts on F&B outlets

Colleague Lifestyle Program access

Career growth within Fairmont/JPL

Job summary

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge invites passionate culinarians to join a major culinary transformation in a brand-new kitchen environment. As Chef de Partie, you will lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional cuisine with safety and efficiency at the core.

You will manage food preparation for à la carte and buffet services, maintain high standards, and collaborate across departments to ensure guest satisfaction in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a 4- or 5-star hotel or reputable restaurant.
• Valid Journeypersons’ papers or equivalent.
• Diploma or equivalent culinary certification.
• Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Valid Alberta driver’s license.
• Excellent knife skills and safe handling.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preparation and service for a la carte and buffet items.
• Oversee first cook, second cook and general cook.
• Lead a team to produce high-quality food and presentation.
• Maintain rotation of products to minimize waste.
• Foster creativity and continuous improvement in kitchen operations.
• Seek opportunities to increase revenue and reduce costs.
• Coordinate functions for timely set-up and delivery.
• Provide fast, efficient guest service and respond to requests.
• Know all menu items, features, and promotions.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies in handling food and beverages.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Pressure tolerance

Teamwork

Education

Journeypersons’ papers or equivalent

Culinary diploma/certification

Alberta Food Handler Certification

Job description

Company Description

Experience luxury, adventure, and the great outdoors at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; where the stunning Canadian Rockies are your backyard. Take your career to new heights while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, world-class hospitality, and endless opportunities to explore. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to live, work, and thrive in a place like no other. Join us and make every day an unforgettable adventure!

Company Description

Experience luxury, adventure, and the great outdoors at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; where the stunning Canadian Rockies are your backyard. Take your career to new heights while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, world-class hospitality, and endless opportunities to explore. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to live, work, and thrive in a place like no other. Join us and make every day an unforgettable adventure!

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is undergoing a major culinary transformation. Our kitchens are being rebuilt, re‑equipped, and re‑imagined with new layouts, new equipment, and new standards.

We are looking for culinarians who are adaptable, resilient, and excited to work in a brand‑new culinary environment, where processes are being refined, menus are evolving, and expectations are high. If you enjoy learning new systems, working with modern equipment, and helping shape how a kitchen operates, this is an opportunity to be part of something special.

Job Description

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is undergoing a major culinary transformation. Our kitchens are being rebuilt, re‑equipped, and re‑imagined with new layouts, new equipment, and new standards.

We are looking for culinarians who are adaptable, resilient, and excited to work in a brand‑new culinary environment, where processes are being refined, menus are evolving, and expectations are high. If you enjoy learning new systems, working with modern equipment, and helping shape how a kitchen operates, this is an opportunity to be part of something special.

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, as our new Chef de Partie. Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge begins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. Your passion for managing food preparation as Chef de Partie will inspire your team to create truly spectacular fare.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supervise preparation and service all food items for a la carte and buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Oversee first cook, second cook and general cook in the kitchen area
• Lead a team to produce the highest quality of food preparation and presentation
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
• Maintain a working environment where creativity, continuous improvement, and constructive criticism are the standard
• Seek opportunities to increase food revenue and decrease kitchen expense and maximize departmental productivity without compromising our guests satisfaction
• Co-ordinate functions for timely set up and delivery
• Provide fast and efficient guests services and respond quickly to all guests’ requests
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• 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 4 years well rounded experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant required
• Valid Journeypersons’ papers or equivalent required
• Diploma or equivalent Certification to a culinary program required
• Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification
• Valid Alberta driver’s license required
• Excellent Knife skills and safe handling required
• Highly energetic individual who is excited about the challenges that a large and very versatile resort demands on a day to day basis
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimal supervision

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

• Starting rate of Pay: $25.01 per hour
• Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
• 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 resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park LodgeGolf Course
• Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodgeand over 5,700 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.

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: [e-mail]