Chef de Partie — Lead a High-End Resort Kitchen

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized staff accommodation

One complimentary meal per shift

Employee travel program with room/food

Wellness program

Staff activities access

Job summary

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, Alberta, is seeking a Chef de Partie to manage food preparation for a la carte and buffet menus. You will supervise cooks, uphold recipes, and drive efficiency in a luxury setting amid the Canadian Rockies.

The role requires minimum 4 years’ hotel/restaurant experience, Alberta Journeyperson papers or equivalent, and Alberta Food Handler certification. Starting pay is $25.01/hour, with valid driver’s license and strong knife skills essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel or reputable restaurant.
• Journeypersons’ papers or equivalent required.
• Diploma or certification in a culinary program required.
• Alberta Food Handler Certification completed.
• Valid Alberta driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preparation and service of all food items for a la carte and buffet menus according to recipes and standards.
• Oversee first cook, second cook, and general cook; lead a kitchen team to ensure high-quality cuisine.
• Maintain proper rotation of products to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Maintain a working environment focused on creativity, continuous improvement, and constructive feedback.
• Identify opportunities to increase food revenue and reduce kitchen expenses without compromising guest satisfaction.

Skills

Lead kitchen team

Knife skills

Food safety

Cooking supervision

Education

Journeypersons’ papers or equivalent

Culinary diploma/certification

Job description

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, Alberta, is seeking a Chef de Partie to manage food preparation for a la carte and buffet menus. You will supervise cooks, uphold recipes, and drive efficiency in a luxury setting amid the Canadian Rockies.

The role requires minimum 4 years’ hotel/restaurant experience, Alberta Journeyperson papers or equivalent, and Alberta Food Handler certification. Starting pay is $25.01/hour, with valid driver’s license and strong knife skills essential.