Sous Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Banff; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental

Pension plan with employer matching

Employee travel program

Staff accommodation on-site

Complimentary meals

Job summary

Fairmont Banff Springs is seeking a culinary leader to join our team as a Chef de Cuisine / Senior Chef, overseeing food preparation and kitchen operations in a luxury resort. The role emphasizes high standards, menu development, and mentoring staff.

Your background includes supervisory roles in large kitchens, Safe Food Handling certification, and proficiency with MS Office. This is a full-time, on-site position in Banff, Canada with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyperson Cook Certification or international equivalency.
• Rouxbe Culinary Foundations level 1 and 2 with 54 months experience.
• 3-4 years of supervisory/leadership in a luxury or large kitchen.
• Safe Food Handling Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional guest service while supporting colleagues and managers.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation and menu presentation.
• Balance scheduling, coaching, and staffing needs for culinary teams.
• Manage inventory and ordering; monitor labor productivity.
• Oversee daily workloads and compliance with kitchen standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff coaching

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Red Seal Journeyperson Cook Certification or international equivalency

Rouxbe Culinary Foundations level 1 & 2 with 54 months experience

Tools

Birchstreet

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

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:

$71,000-$73,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education

Job Duties Include:

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

• Provide professional and proactive guest service while supporting colleagues, conducting shift briefings, and maintaining open communication with venue managers.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation, follow hotel recipes and standards, and enhance food products through menu development and presentation.
• Balance operational, administrative, and staffing needs, including scheduling, coaching, and mentoring culinary colleagues.
• Manage inventory and ordering through Birchstreet, maintain proper food levels, and oversee labor productivity.
• Handle disciplinary actions, assign daily workloads, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required experience:

• Red Seal Journeyperson Cook Certification or international equivalency

Or

• Completion of Rouxbe Culinary Foundations level 1 & 2. Receiving certification in both with a grade greater than 90% and 54 months (7,020 hours) experience in relevant workplaces

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of culinary supervisory/leadership experience, preferably in a luxury or large kitchen environment.
• Safe Food Handling Certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Physically able to lift, carry, and pull up to 50 lbs; constant standing and walking throughout shifts.
• Comfortable working with kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, mixers, fryers, steamers, and freezers.

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affimianation 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
• 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 $8/meal)

Visa Requirements

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

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: [e-mail]