Head Chef — Luxury Lodge Dining & Mountain Experiences

Schweitzer; Nakusp; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits after 90‑d

CMH Ski Pass Program

IKON Pass benefits

Pro deal affiliations with Brand Partn

Opportunities to heli-hike and heli-s-

Job summary

The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, a CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures property, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the culinary team for the Tavern and heli-ski operation. You will design menus, supervise preparation, and ensure top-tier guest experiences in a luxury setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Red Seal Chef, culinary diploma, and Food Safe certification, with 3-5 years in culinary management and 2+ years in menu planning. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Culinary diploma or certificate required with Red Seal certification preferred.
• Red Seal Chef designation or equivalent is required.
• Food Safe Certification is required.
• 3-5 years of culinary management experience with varied exposure.
• 2+ years in menu planning and execution; luxury or fine dining background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling.
• Oversee all stages of food handling for quality and safety.
• Plan and coordinate menus with the culinary team.
• Enforce OH&S standards and safe food handling practices.
• Manage inventories, food costing, and rotations.
• Develop creative, seasonal menus using local ingredients.
• Provide exceptional guest experiences with front-of-house collaboration.
• Support CMH health, safety, and sustainability initiatives.
• Assist during emergencies and field program support as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Quality control

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary diploma or certificate

Red Seal Chef

Food Safe Certification

Job description

The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, a CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures property, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the culinary team for the Tavern and heli-ski operation. You will design menus, supervise preparation, and ensure top-tier guest experiences in a luxury setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Red Seal Chef, culinary diploma, and Food Safe certification, with 3-5 years in culinary management and 2+ years in menu planning. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.