Executive Chef

Pursuit Collection; Banff; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Banff is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to define a culinary identity at the Banff Gondola. This role involves leading a passionate culinary team, crafting innovative menus, and ensuring exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of culinary management experience, a Red Seal Certification, and a desire to push culinary boundaries. This opportunity offers a vibrant work environment with a focus on creativity and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Inclusive global team

Free access to Pursuit attractions

Discounts on hotel stays and dining

Access to mental health resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of high-volume culinary management experience.
• Experienced with multi-venue food service operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define culinary identity and elevate dining experiences.
• Mentor kitchen staff and lead culinary innovation.
• Manage food quality, safety, and kitchen efficiency.

Skills

Culinary creativity

Team leadership

Food safety standards

Cost control

Creative menu writing

Education

Red Seal Certification or Equivalent

Job description

At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world‑class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.

Our team shares a passion for adventure and an authentic desire to play host to the world. We are united by our connection to the people and places we’re lucky to call home. Our workforce is diverse. Our team members come here to embrace the extraordinary. To watch the sunrise and set each day in a place that, for many people, exists only in their imagination. To build career experience beside seasoned professionals a community of people who say ‘yes’ to adventure time and time again. To be a part of the #PursuitLife and live each day with purpose, turning moments into memories.

PURSUIT PERKS

• Join an inclusive, global team and make life‑long connections
• Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends
• Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail
• Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources

Join us at the Top!

Executive Chef – Banff Gondola

As Executive Chef at the Banff Gondola, you won’t just run a kitchen — you’ll define an entire culinary identity at one of the most iconic attractions in Canada. This is your opportunity to build a legacy, lead a passionate team, drive innovation at altitude, and create food worthy of a bucket‑list destination. Your menus will shape stories, elevate experiences, and set the standard for modern mountain cuisine.

You get to set the culinary identity for one of the most visited attractions in the country. Your food must match that reputation. You’ll mentor emerging talent, experiment boldly, elevate dishes, and push boundaries. You will drive hospitality excellence, craft menu storytelling that reflects mountaintop dining and local ingredients and actively create and participate in seasonal festivals, balancing volume and advanced quality. Food is not a sidebar here, it’s a headline. You’ll work in a place where people genuinely care about what you’re building, in an environment that values heart, pride, and authenticity. This is a role where you don’t just cook, shape culture, develop people, and define what mountain dining can be in Banff and beyond.

YOUR DAILY PURSUIT

• Elevate modern mountain cuisine, inspire a passionate culinary team, and craft unforgettable dining moments with the most iconic view in the Rockies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management

• Continually evaluate the food program processes; proactively take action to capitalize on opportunities for growth, efficacy and quality, using pricing analysis and feedback.
• Execute a progressive, inspired, and consistent product that differentiates Banff Gondola Restaurants from its competitors.
• Assist in developing concepts of service, policies, procedures, and menus for food outlets and banquets.
• Write menus and recommendations to the BJC Executive Chef for future months, holidays, special events and promotions.
• Support preparation, recommendation, and implementation of departmental monthly and annual budget forecasts, monitoring the progress of each period and throughout the year.
• Assist in the development and implementation of short‑ and long‑term goals and related F&B strategies and programs.
• Identify, research, develop, and implement policies and procedures related to food preparation.

Supervision

• Supervise the training and cross training of kitchen staff across all levels of food preparation.
• Lead scheduling, task delegation, and adaptation to business volume and needs.
• Interview and hire employees, conduct performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Build relationships with other departments to ensure communication and effective problem resolution.
• Report, manage, and see to completion all maintenance and repair needs with Maintenance and Operations teams.

Food Preparation

• Supervise, expedite and participate in food preparation for restaurants and banquets, in accordance with standards of quality, quantity, taste and presentation.
• Assist in the development of food specifications.
• Conduct and develop portion control tests for yield and quantity.
• Enforce proper sanitation practices to prevent food spoilage and contamination.
• Inspect the delivery of food to ensure quality.
• Supervise the creation of attractive food displays, including Grab and Go.
• Verify taste, temperature, and visual appeal of all food.
• Coordinate HACCP Program with all Sous Chefs and Supervisors ensuring HACCP logs are accurately filed.
• Monitor, report, and action‑plan all waste reduction opportunities.

Administration

• Attend and conduct Sous Chef and Supervisor meetings to ensure coordination of activities, and review of policies and procedures.
• Meet with other departments and clients to plan and coordinate food and beverage functions.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, rules, and regulations.
• Review and approve food requisitions, inter‑kitchen transfers and production quantities.
• Maintain cost control procedures by reviewing labor and supply costs.
• Prepare the monthly labor and revenue forecasts.
• Manage food cost and monthly inventory counts.
• Review labor projection tracker daily.

Other Responsibilities

• Comply with Pursuit’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification or Equivalent.
• Advanced Food Safety Training is considered an asset.
• Minimum 7+ years of industry & culinary management experience in high‑volume food service and restaurant operations.
• Multi‑venue and High‑Volume Experience.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on guest service.
• Experienced and proficient in the latest sanitation and HACCP standards.
• Understanding of cost controls – food & labor.
• P&L accountability and/or contract‑managed service experience is desirable.
• Understanding, support and development of sustainable cuisine.
• Experience in menu writing and analysis comprehension.
• Computer literacy including word processing and presentation software.
• People management and culinary leadership experience.
• Commitment to staff development and training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

About Us

We’re more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences. Our team members included.

What will your work environment be like?

At Pursuit, our locations are more than just a place to work – it’s a space where you can bring your whole self, collaborate with talented teams across departments, and build lasting friendships. We believe in fostering an environment where work and play coexist, so whether you’re tackling projects or enjoying our many perks, you’ll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits, we’re committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun.

Equal Employment Opportunities Information

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the country where the role is located to apply and join our inclusive team! We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity‑deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at [e-mail].