Executive Chef de Cuisine – Luxury Hotel & Spa

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Dental care

Discounted or free food

Extended health care

Paid time off

Store discount

Vision care

Job summary

Post Hotel & Spa in Jasper, Alberta, is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead our luxury culinary team, ensuring exceptional quality across all outlets and maintaining Relais & Châteaux standards. You will manage daily kitchen operations, mentor a large team, and drive menu innovation with rigorous cost control.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in luxury settings, 3+ in senior management, and a culinary degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in luxury hotels or high-end restaurants, with at least 3 years in a senior kitchen management role.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a large culinary team.
• Exceptional culinary skills with diverse techniques and flavor profiles.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Culinary degree from a reputable institution; additional leadership qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute culinary vision and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes across outlets.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations: staff scheduling, inventory management, and quality control.
• Implement and refine cooking techniques and presentation standards.
• Implement and refine new menu items and seasonal changes; provide feedback for refinement.
• Ensure staff are trained on new menu items and techniques.
• Direct and mentor the kitchen team, conducting performance evaluations and providing feedback.
• Identify talent and recommend promotions or training.
• Manage kitchen inventory, optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
• Monitor food costs and implement profitability strategies without compromising quality.
• Conduct audits of kitchen processes to improve efficiency.
• Implement strict food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Address customer feedback related to food quality or presentation.
• Prepare detailed reports on kitchen performance, costs, and staff productivity.
• Assist in budgeting and strategic planning; participate in menu costing and pricing.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Kitchen management

Inventory management

Food safety

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Leadership qualifications

Job description

Post Hotel & Spa in Jasper, Alberta, is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead our luxury culinary team, ensuring exceptional quality across all outlets and maintaining Relais & Châteaux standards. You will manage daily kitchen operations, mentor a large team, and drive menu innovation with rigorous cost control.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in luxury settings, 3+ in senior management, and a culinary degree.