Sous Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Banff; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality seeks a talented culinary professional to join their team in a stunning alpine setting. This role offers the chance to create exceptional dining experiences while working in a collaborative kitchen environment. You will be responsible for maintaining high culinary standards, managing kitchen operations, and mentoring staff. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including travel discounts and on-site accommodations. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, this is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your career in a breathtaking location.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee travel program

Mountain Explorer Travel Program

Discounts on Food & Beverage

Subsidized staff accommodation

Complimentary meal per shift

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of culinary supervisory experience in a large kitchen.
• Red Seal certification or Rouxbe Culinary Foundations with experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional guest service and maintain communication with managers.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation and manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary Supervisory Experience

Safe Food Handling Certification

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Physical Stamina

Education

Red Seal Journeyperson Cook Certification

Rouxbe Culinary Foundations Certification

Tools

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: $65,000-$70,000 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:

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

Qualifications

Required experience:

1. Red Seal Journeyperson Cook Certification or international equivalency.

Or

1. 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

1. 3-4 years of culinary supervisory/leadership experience, preferably in a luxury or large kitchen environment.
2. Safe Food Handling Certification.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
4. Physically able to lift, carry, and pull up to 50 lbs; constant standing and walking throughout shifts.
5. Comfortable working with kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, mixers, fryers, steamers, and freezers.

Job Perks & Benefits

1. Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees.
2. Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees.
3. Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide.
4. 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.
5. Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses.
6. Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees.
7. One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal).

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

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

Since 1907, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for both guests and colleagues alike. Essential to this success has been diversity, equity and inclusion being woven into the fabric of our brand’s DNA. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fostering an open and inclusive culture that welcomes everyone, empowers all colleagues and cultivates individual and collective innovation and performance. Our ambition is to provide all of our Talent with fair and equitable opportunities to grow to attain their full potential. We believe that diversity in our teams not only enriches the lives of our Talent, but also provides the best possible experience to everyone who visits our iconic hotels and resorts worldwide.

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]

APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!