Chef de Partie

Job Description

$24.00 hourly wage, based on previous experience and education.

This role is about more than cooking, it’s about leading with skill, inspiring others, and ensuring every plate reflects both artistry and precision. The Chef de Partie thrives in structure, leads by example, and brings discipline and energy to a fast-paced environment where excellence is non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership

• Prepare, season, and cook dishes to exact specifications, consistently delivering exceptional quality.
• Lead a team of culinary professionals, providing coaching, training, and inspiration.
• Monitor and maintain recipe and presentation standards, ensuring consistency across services.
• Develop menu ideas, features, and seasonal offerings in collaboration with the Sous and Executive Chef.

Operational Excellence

• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain assigned station and overall kitchen cleanliness, following HACCP and sanitation standards.
• Manage food costs, portion control, and waste reduction.

Team & Culture

• Collaborate with a passionate team of culinary professionals, fostering a positive, high-performance environment.
• Value established guidelines and teamwork while mentoring others to achieve operational excellence.
• Embody Rimrock values of connection, growth, and authenticity through leadership, support, and example.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Culinary degree and minimum 5 years’ experience in a high-volume, upscale kitchen (Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef experience preferred).
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability, with experience motivating and inspiring a team.
• Strong knife skills and mastery of a variety of cooking techniques.
• High attention to detail with the ability to remain calm, precise, and consistent under pressure.
• Knowledge of HACCP; FOODSAFE certification an asset.
• Physical stamina to thrive in a hot, fast-paced environment; able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• A disciplined, detail-oriented approach combined with a team-first, motivating mindset.

Bonus if You Bring

• Experience with sustainable, local, or farm-to-table cuisine.
• Knowledge of advanced culinary techniques or international flavors.
• A passion for coaching, skill development, and continuous learning.

Who You Are

You are more than a Chef de Partie, you are a leader, mentor, and craftsperson of the kitchen. Engaging and enthusiastic, you thrive in structured environments where clarity, precision, and collaboration lead to excellence. You inspire those around you through example and guidance, taking pride in both your craft and your team’s growth.

Your style is confident and supportive, and your satisfaction comes from creating dishes that are technically flawless while developing a high-performing, cohesive team. You understand that leadership is as much about guiding people as it is about mastering technique.

Lead with skill. Inspire with purpose. Stay moved.

Physical Demands

• Continuous standing for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking, bending, and reaching above/below shoulder height.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 22 lbs / 10 kg.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs / 23 kg.
• Ability to work in a hot, noisy, and fast-paced environment for extended shifts.

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

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees after 3 months.
• 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 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, Jasper & Whistler.
• One complimentary buffet meal per shift in our staff cafeteria.
• Subsidized shared Staff Accommodation.

Apply Today: Whether you're just starting your journey or seeking your next adventure, we’d love to hear from you. Explore current opportunities and discover what it means to be a Heartist at www.rimrockcareers.com.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please reach out confidentially, at recruiter@rimrockresort.com, and we’ll work with you to ensure your needs are met.

At Rimrock Banff, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and inclusion moves us forward.

Our team is made up of individuals from across the globe, each bringing their own culture, perspective, and story. In a place as naturally diverse as Banff National Park, it’s only fitting that our workplace reflects the same richness.

Whether you're on shift or in staff housing, we want every Heartist to feel seen, valued, and free to be fully themselves, regardless of race, culture, gender identity, religion, abilities, sexual orientation, or age.

Inclusion isn't a box we check, it’s a value we live. And while we're proud of our progress, we know there's always more to learn, more ways to grow, and more voices to elevate.

Together, we build a workplace where belonging isn’t just possible, it’s expected.
Be you. Be bold. Stay moved.

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