Executive Chef

Banff Caribou Properties Ltd.; Banff; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Ownership Program

Health and wellness benefits

Complimentary hotel stays

Food and beverage discounts across our

Ski, canoe, and recreation perks

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Banff Caribou Properties Ltd. is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen and shape the future of our dining experiences in Banff.

This rare leadership role requires hands-on menu development, team mentorship, and collaboration with senior leadership to elevate BCP's culinary portfolio while delivering memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Proven success leading high-performing restaurant kitchens.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• A chef who balances creativity with operational excellence.
• Experience managing food and labour costs while maintaining exceptional quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team.
• Develop innovative menus that celebrate ingredients and seasonal flavours.
• Build a positive and engaged kitchen culture where people learn, grow, and succeed.
• Deliver exceptional quality, consistency, and execution every service.
• Manage food costs, labour targets, and overall kitchen performance.
• Partner with leadership to establish a standout dining destination and contribute to BCP's growing culinary portfolio.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team leadership

Creative leadership

Cost control

Hands-on leadership

Education

Red Seal/Journeyman

Job description

As we prepare to launch an exciting new restaurant concept, we're looking for an Executive Chef who is passionate about building exceptional teams, creating memorable dining experiences, and helping shape the future of food and beverage in one of Canada's most iconic mountain destinations.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a restaurant from the ground up while joining a hospitality company that continues to invest in innovative dining experiences and elevate Banff's culinary landscape.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team
• Develop innovative menus that celebrate ingredients and seasonal flavours
• Build a positive and engaged kitchen culture where people learn, grow, and succeed
• Deliver exceptional quality, consistency, and execution every service
• Manage food costs, labour targets, and overall kitchen performance
• Partner with leadership to establish a standout dining destination and contribute to BCP's growing culinary portfolio

What We're Looking For

• Proven success leading high-performing restaurant kitchens
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• A chef who balances creativity with operational excellence
• Experience managing food and labour costs while maintaining exceptional quality
• Red Seal/Journeyman certification is considered an asset
• A hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment

Why Join BCP?

• Be part of a company making significant investments in Banff
• Employee Share Ownership Program
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Complimentary hotel stays
• Food and beverage discounts across our collection of hotels and restaurants
• Ski, canoe, and recreation perks
• Career advancement opportunities within one of Banff's largest hospitality organizations