- Full-Time
- Temporary
- FAIRMONT
- Culinary
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Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Canada
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Culinary Opportunities - Spring/Summer 2025
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
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.
Join our culinary team at one of Canada's top hotels. Unleash your passion and creativity in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with dedicated chefs, preparing and serving exceptional meals with the freshest local ingredients. Take your career to new heights in our vibrant kitchen.
Positions Available & Starting Rate Per Hour:
- First Cook - $20.46 per hour
- Demi Chef de Partie - $23.10 per hour
- Chef de Partie - $26.02 per hour
We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years.
Job Duties Include:
First Cook
- Prepare, cook and service all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to the recipes and standards
- Have full knowledge of all menu items in your area; participate in the creation of daily features and promotions
- Receiving, and maintaining proper rotation of products in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage using FIFO
Demi Chef de Partie
- 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
- Receiving, and maintaining proper rotation of products in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
- Train first cooks on station responsibilities and duties
Chef de Partie
- 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
- Input work orders on items needing repair and place orders for food in birchstreet system
Your Skills & Qualifications:
First Cook & Demi Chef de Partie
- Minimum 2 years culinary experience
- Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Culinary School an asset
- Safe Food Handling Certification
- 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
- Attention to detail, accuracy and consistency with recipes and plating
- Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Able to maintain high service levels under pressure
Chef de Partie
- 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
- Safe Food Handling Certification
- 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
Additional Information
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
- 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
- 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.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Since 1907, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for both guests and colleagues alike. Essential to this success has been diversity, equity and inclusion being woven into the fabric of our brand’s DNA. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fostering an open and inclusive culture that welcomes everyone, empowers all colleagues and cultivates individual and collective innovation and performance. Our ambition is to provide all of our Talent with fair and equitable opportunities to grow to attain their full potential. We believe that diversity in our teams not only enriches the lives of our Talent, but also provides the best possible experience to everyone who visits our iconic hotels and resorts worldwide.
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/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: bsh.careers@fairmont.com
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
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Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
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