Chef de Partie – Lead High-End Resort Kitchen in Jasper

Restaurant Jasper; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized staff accommodation

One complimentary meal per shift

Employee travel program with discounts

Wellness platform

Staff lifestyle program access

Job summary

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our luxury kitchen team in Jasper, AB. You will supervise cooks, ensure high standards of food preparation, and help shape a brand-new culinary environment as our kitchens are rebuilt.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in a 4- or 5-star setting, holds Journeyperson papers or culinary certification, Alberta Food Handler Certification, and strong leadership and knife skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel or reputable restaurant.
• Journeyperson papers or equivalent required.
• Diploma or culinary certification required.
• Alberta Food Handler Certification required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Alberta driver’s license required.
• Excellent knife skills and safe handling required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preparation and service of 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 high quality food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain proper rotation of product in chillers to minimize wastage and spoilage.
• Maintain a working environment that supports creativity, continuous improvement, and constructive criticism.
• Seek opportunities to increase revenue and reduce kitchen costs while ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate functions for timely setup and delivery.
• Provide fast, efficient guest service and respond quickly to requests.
• Be knowledgeable of all menu items, daily features and promotions.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in all interactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Knife skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Culinary diploma/certification

Journeyperson papers

Job description

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our luxury kitchen team in Jasper, AB. You will supervise cooks, ensure high standards of food preparation, and help shape a brand-new culinary environment as our kitchens are rebuilt.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in a 4- or 5-star setting, holds Journeyperson papers or culinary certification, Alberta Food Handler Certification, and strong leadership and knife skills.