Sous Chef (Seasonal, May to October)

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

Job summary

An established industry player invites you to join their culinary team as a Sous Chef in a breathtaking location surrounded by the Canadian Rockies. This role offers the chance to lead a talented kitchen staff in creating exceptional dining experiences while enjoying a range of perks including subsidized accommodation and employee travel discounts. With a focus on culinary excellence and guest satisfaction, you will play a key role in menu development and staff training. If you are passionate about food and hospitality and want to thrive in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Subsidized staff accommodation assistance

Complimentary meal per shift

Employee travel program

Mountain Explorer Travel Program

Comprehensive wellness platform

Discounts on resort outlets

Colleague Lifestyle Program

Opportunities for talent development

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in luxury hotel or restaurant kitchens.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of menu items and food preparation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culinary team to create memorable dining experiences.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation and menu development.
• Manage staffing and scheduling according to productivity guidelines.

Skills

Leadership in culinary field

Menu development

Food preparation consistency

Training and development

Education

Diploma Certification in Culinary discipline

Journeyman's papers or international equivalent

Alberta Food Handler Certification

Tools

Microsoft Windows applications

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
• 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

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 LodgeGolf 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 Lodgeand over 5,000 properties with Accor

Additional Information

Apply Today:Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit https://www.jasperparklodgejobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

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]

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