Chef de Cuisine

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

Join our Michelin One Key recognized hotel as Chef de Cuisine. Driven by our philosophy, “Make It Count,” you’ll inspire excellence through innovation, mentorship, and flawless execution, leading an inclusive kitchen where artistry and precision define every dish.

Competitive Salary: $83,000 - $86,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education

Job Duties Include:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, engagement, and inclusion through mentorship, performance management, coaching, and development planning.

• Ensure exceptional culinary execution and consistency, conducting daily line checks, upholding hotel recipes and presentation standards, managing guest dietary requirements, and delivering flawless quality across all service periods.

• Drive financial performance and operational efficiency through menu engineering, food cost control, waste reduction, forecasting, scheduling (Watson LMS), payroll management (Dayforce), inventory oversight, and procurement (BirchStreet).

• Champion food safety, compliance, and brand standards, reinforcing Fairmont grooming and hygiene policies, Culinary Cultural Manual practices, EHCO program completion, sanitation audits, and equipment maintenance.

• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and guest experience, maintaining daily communication with Front of House leadership, responding professionally to guest feedback, and partnering with Food & Beverage and Stewarding teams to exceed expectations.

• Support innovation and continuous improvement, leading menu implementation timelines, monitoring industry and competitive trends, contributing to revenue-enhancing strategies, and executing projects aligned with Culinary Executive Leadership priorities.

Qualifications

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in a luxury setting or large kitchen environment
• Red Seal Certification (Journeyperson’s papers) or recognized international equivalent required; candidates without Red Seal may alternatively complete Rouxbe Culinary Foundations Level 1 & 2 within the first 6 months of employment
• Valid Canadian Food Handling Certification
• Creative mindset with a passion for quality and innovation
• Proficient in computer programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of financials, including labor and food cost management
• Commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing practices
• Excellent leadership, organizational, time management, and communication skills

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits:

• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation 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
• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees for 3 months, off-site accommodation is available for you to rent downtown based on availability
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses

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