Sous Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in the Canadian Rockies is seeking a Sous Chef to lead its culinary team. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in luxury hospitality kitchens, with strong skills in menu development and food safety. This role offers a chance to thrive in a breathtaking environment and enjoy comprehensive benefits, including subsidized accommodation and employee discounts.

Benefits

Subsidized staff accommodation assistance

Complimentary meal per shift

Employee travel program

Access to exclusive colleague rates

Comprehensive wellness support

Discounts at resort facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in luxury hotel or restaurant kitchens.
• Pastry experience is an asset.
• Valid Alberta driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in creating spectacular dishes.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation.
• Develop and enhance menu items.

Skills

Leadership experience in the culinary field

Knowledge of food preparation standards

Menu development

Food safety certification

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline

Journeyman’s papers or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Experience luxury, adventure, and the great outdoors at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge—where the stunning Canadian Rockies are your backyard. Take your career to new heights while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, world-class hospitality, and endless opportunities to explore. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to live, work, and thrive in a place like no other. Join us and make every day an unforgettable adventure!

Job Description

As a Sous Chef with Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge you will lead a team of culinary professionals in creating spectacular dishes that will create memorable dining experiences for our Guests. Your experience in managing various aspects of a kitchen will be reflective in positive Guest satisfaction and Colleague engagement results.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 per annum

Your Job Duties Include

• Ensure consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Prepare food requisitions in a timely manner & ensure that food order items required for department are communicated to the Executive Chef
• Maintain on-going training and development of employees
• Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous leadership experience in the culinary field required
• Minimum of 7 years well rounded experience in all areas of the culinary field of luxury hotel or restaurant kitchens
• Pastry experience is an asset
• Valid Alberta driver’s license required
• Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent required
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• Previous Hotel/Resort experience preferred
  
  

Additional Information

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

Job Perks & Benefits

• Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
• 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 Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
• Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor
  
  

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or 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]