Sous Chef

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.

Our guiding principle is clear: Make It Count, from the first ingredient to the final impression. As Sous Chef, you’ll play a vital role in our Michelin One Key Hotel award-winning culinary program, where innovation meets impeccable craftsmanship. You’ll embody leadership through precision, passion, and poise—fostering teamwork and inspiring excellence in every service. Alongside Senior Leadership, you’ll shape a vibrant, inclusive kitchen culture that defines modern luxury dining.

Competitive Salary: $65,000-$70,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education

Job Duties Include:  

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine or Senior Chefs, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Lead daily kitchen operations by conducting line checks, managing food quality, safety, and consistency, and ensuring all culinary standards, hygiene, and grooming expectations are upheld.

• Champion guest experience by managing dietary restrictions and allergies, responding to feedback, and ensuring culinary offerings consistently exceed Fairmont standards.

• Develop and lead the culinary team through shift briefings, real-time coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing career development conversations.

• Drive operational excellence through effective scheduling, payroll management, inventory control, procurement, and accurate completion of EHCO and food safety requirements.

• Ensure compliance and equipment readiness by conducting internal food safety audits, maintaining sanitation standards, and coordinating timely equipment repairs.

• Support business performance by overseeing menu engineering and seasonal menu implementation, staying current with industry trends, and collaborating with Food & Beverage and Stewarding to maximize efficiency and revenue.

Required experience:

• Red Seal Journeyperson Cook Certification or international equivalency

Or

• 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

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in a luxury setting or large kitchen environment
• Safe Food Handling Certification.
• Valid Canadian Food Handling Certification
• Creative mindset with a passion for quality and innovation
• Proficient in computer programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of financials, including labor and food cost management
• Commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing practices
• Excellent leadership, organizational, time management, and communication skills

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
• 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)

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

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