Executive Sous Chef

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!  

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, as our new Executive Sous Chef. 

What you will be doing:    

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:  

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues  
• Manage all Kitchens in the absence of the Executive Chef  
• Create all food menus with the guidance of the Executive Chef  
• Complete daily market lists to ensure quality food ordering while maintaining budgeted costs  
• Meet with Storekeepers to ensure quality & par levels are maintained  
• Interact closely with the Catering department to assist in function menu co-ordination and meet with  clients as required  
• Liaise daily with Outlet Managers and Sous Chefs to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback  
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs  
• Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines  
• Support colleagues to ensure all kitchen policies, procedures and service standards 
• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.  
• Other duties as assigned 

Your experience and skills include: 

• Previous leadership experience in the culinary field required  
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent required  
• Minimum of 7 years of well-rounded experience in all areas of the culinary field 
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License required 
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required 
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline required 
• Previous Hotel/Resort experience preferred 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills  
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities  
• Highly responsible & reliable  
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment  
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team  
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times 

Job Perks & Benefits: Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. In addition,  

• 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 Lodge Golf 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 Lodge and over 5,700 properties with Accor 

About the Application Process:  At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence. 

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!

Want to learn more about this opportunity? View the complete job description by clicking this link: Executive Sous Chef.pdf

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: JPL.careers@fairmont.com  

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