Sous Chef - The Maple Leaf

Banff Hospitality Collective; Banff; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome gift card

50% off food & wine

Learning & Development allowance

Cell phone allowance

Health benefits after 3 months

RRSP matching after 3 months

Disability coverage after 3 months

3 weeks vacation + holidays

Volunteer time

Housing support

Job summary

Banff Hospitality Collective is seeking a Sous Chef for The Maple Leaf in Banff, AB. Join a team delivering Maple Leaf’s iconic brunch, lunch & dinner, with a focus on Canadian cuisine and guest experience.

We offer strong compensation and generous perks, including healthcare, employee discounts, development allowances, and housing options. A supportive work culture and growth opportunities await in a scenic mountain setting.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of culinary experience required.
• Supervisory kitchen experience is an asset.
• Food Safety and WHMIS certifications required; we can help you get certified if needed.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while staying calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences.
• Help lead and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a positive, efficient work environment.
• Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and standards are met.
• Ensure stations are properly stocked and ready for peak service periods.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and record-keeping while minimizing waste.
• Assist with food and supply ordering to meet operational needs, on time and within budget.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing kitchen team members.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

WHMIS Certification

Food Safety Certification

Job description

We’re seeking a Sous Chef to join us at The Maple Leaf! Mountain view dining, local hospitality and excellent food in the heart of downtown Banff. The Maple Leaf is an iconic landmark serving brunch, lunch & dinner daily. We celebrate the best of Canadian cuisine with a menu inspired by the diverse ingredients found throughout Canada. Alberta beef, game, fresh fish, and coastal seafood are showcased next to an award-winning Canadian wine list. Want to know more? Check us out here: https://www.banffmapleleaf.com/

We Love Perks! This Position Includes:

• Great salaries, achievable bonus programs + tips
• $200 Welcome Gift Card to use at any BHC Venue
• 50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues
• Learning & Development allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Extended health benefits with premiums completely paid for by BHC after 3 months
• RRSP matching program after 3 months
• Short-term & Long-term Disability coverage after 3 months
• 3 weeks paid vacation + statutory holidays
• Paid community volunteer time
• Subsidized manager housing may be available

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences
• Help lead and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a positive, efficient work environment
• Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and standards are met
• Ensure stations are properly stocked and ready for peak service periods
• Manage inventory, ordering, and record-keeping while minimizing waste
• Assist with food and supply ordering to meet operational needs, on time and within budget
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing kitchen team members

What You Have:

• 2-3 years culinary experience is required
• Prior experience in a supervisory kitchen role is an asset
• Food Safety and WHMIS certification required (we can help you get certified if needed)
• Knowledge of kitchen training best practices and standard operating procedures
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while staying calm under pressure
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset
• Connecting with people and building trusting relationships comes easy to you
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport
• Flexible schedule required

Banff Hospitality Collective is:

https://www.banffcollective.com/banff-restaurants

BHC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you are invited to participate in the hiring process and require an accommodation request, please let us know in advance by responding to the invite email.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.