Junior Sous Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Banff; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in one of Canada's most breathtaking alpine destinations! This role offers the chance to create world-class dining experiences while working in a high-energy kitchen environment. With a commitment to excellence, you will lead culinary operations, innovate menu offerings, and ensure guest satisfaction. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including subsidized accommodation, meal perks, and a defined contribution pension plan. This is your opportunity to thrive in a vibrant community that values hospitality and adventure.

Benefits

Subsidized Staff Accommodation

Complimentary Meal per Shift

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee Travel Program

Discounts on Resort Amenities

Qualifications

• 2+ years in culinary leadership in a luxury hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong skills in recipe development and high-quality presentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily line checks and maintain food safety standards.
• Delegate tasks and support a guest-focused work environment.

Skills

Culinary Supervisory Experience

Recipe Development

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Red Seal Certification

Completion of Rouxbe Culinary Foundations

Safe Food Handling Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Company Description

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike.It's the perfect work/life combination.

Job Description

Work with our team of Chefs creating world class dining experiences for our guests. This is your opportunity to work in a Kitchen committed to preparing and serving the finest meals.

Competitive Salary: $66,000 - $68,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education

Job Duties Include:

Reporting to the Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine of the department, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct daily line checks, food tastings, maintain temperature logs, ensure food safety standards, manage dietary/allergy requirements, follow FIFO practices, and submit repair work orders.
• Delegate daily tasks, motivate the team, monitor performance, assist with scheduling and documentation, and support a guest-focused work environment.
• Contribute to menu engineering, stay updated on industry trends, and develop strategies to enhance guest experience and increase revenue.
• Build effective relationships with other departments and participate in hotel-wide initiatives such as Health & Safety, Planet 21, and apprenticeship programs.
• Support the culinary team during operations, seek feedback from guests and colleagues, and implement actions to improve guest satisfaction and engagement scores.

Qualifications

Your Skills & Qualifications :

• Minimum of 2 years' culinary supervisory or leadership experience in a luxury hotel or high-volume kitchen environment.
• Red Seal Certification (or internationally recognized equivalent) is required.
• Completion of Rouxbe Culinary Foundations (Level 1 & 2).
• Valid Safe Food Handling Certification.
• Proven ability in recipe development, innovation, and execution with a focus on consistency and high-quality presentation.
• Strong attention to detail with contemporary plating skills and familiarity with modern serving styles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to lift, carry, and pull up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for the duration of a shift.
• Comfortable working in a high-temperature, high-pressure environment with commercial kitchen equipment including ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, mixers, fryers, and blast freezers.

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

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