Chef de Partie

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.

Do you have a natural passion and creativity when it comes to cooking? Would you like be part of a dynamic and innovative team in one of the largest hotels in Canada? Come join our committed Chefs and lead our strong Culinary team preparing and serving the finest meals with amazing local ingredients

Starting Rate: $26.93 per hour

We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years. At three years the pay rate for this role would be $32.47.

Job Duties Include:

• Assist the Sous Chef with the day to day, on site operations of the kitchen
• Work within the hotel budget guidelines for the kitchens, to take responsibility for minimizing; labour costs, food costs, wastage, unnecessary expenses, etc.
• Train, mentor and lead all cooks below chef de partie level on daily duties and requirements
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefing
• Delegate and participate in the preparation, cooking and servicing of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to the recipes and standards
• Input work orders on items needing repair
• Place orders for food in birchstreet system
• Comply with and enforce all health and safety, sanitary, and nutrition regulations set in place by Fairmont Banff Springs and by the culinary department
• Adhere to and follow ALLSAFE health and safety protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ culinary experience required preferably in a luxury hotel or large kitchen environment
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyperson’s papers) or recognized international equivalent required. Completion of Rouxbe Culinary Foundations level 1 & 2.  Receiving certification in both with a grade greater than 90% and 54 months (7,020 hours) experience in relevant workplaces
• Safe Food Handling Certification required
• Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Culinary School an asset
• Possess strong leadership, organization & communication skills
• Able to lift, carry and pull up to 50lbs and able to constantly stand and walk throughout shift
• Able to withstand exposure to kitchen equipment includes large and small ovens, stoves, steam kettles, mixers, sheeter, fryers, rational ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, fridges and freezers as well as blast freezers
• Self motivated, with the ability to make effective decisions
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain high service levels under pressure

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/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
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