Executive Chef - Events

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.

Work with our team of Chefs creating world class dining experiences for our guests. This is your opportunity to work in a Kitchen committed to preparing and serving the finest meals. 

Competitive Salary: $92,000 - $95,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education

• Oversee all aspects of Garde Manger, event kitchens, Gold Floor food production, Afternoon Tea, and Banquet functions, ensuring consistency in food quality, cost control, and alignment with hotel and brand vision. Supervise chefs, schedule coverage for Pre-Cons, and liaise with key departments.
• Actively train and mentor junior chefs and apprentices, supervise food preparation and presentation, foster teamwork across departments, and ensure proper staff development, scheduling, and morale.
• Create, implement, and maintain standardized recipes and specifications to ensure consistency, high-quality food standards, and guest satisfaction. Oversee food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness of all kitchen areas.
• Manage departmental payroll, daily food ordering, inventory control, and minimize food waste and overproduction through proper storage, rotation, and efficient production planning.
• Conduct departmental meetings, support hotel committees (Health & Safety, Service Plus, Sustainability), and promote Fairmont’s mission, vision, and values while ensuring smooth communication within the culinary team and other hotel departments.

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of cooking experience, including experience in a large banquet kitchen.
• Experience in a luxury hotel environment with high service standards.
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman’s papers) or recognized international equivalent.
• Proficient in both à la carte and high-volume production cooking.
• Previous supervisory experience in a culinary setting.
• Strong administrative skills including scheduling, payroll, and departmental management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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
• 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
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)

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

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 Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

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