Assistant Chief Steward

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, dining is not just a meal — it's a memory. As Assistant Chief Steward, you play a pivotal role in supporting our culinary team by ensuring a pristine, efficient, and well-organized back-of-house operation. Your leadership in Stewarding is key to creating the seamless environment where our Chefs can focus on crafting extraordinary dining experiences for our guests.

Start Date: September 2025
Position Type: Permanent

Job Duties Include:

• Coach, and evaluate team performance; foster a culture of recognition and growth.
• Conduct semi-annual and periodic inventories to ensure stock and resource availability are maintained within all Food and Beverage outlets and kitchens
• Conduct daily inspections of all Food and Beverage areas and kitchens to ensure cleanliness and compliance with local health/sanitation codes
• Ensure the correct ordering and usage of all chemicals within the department and outlets, including appropriate training in accordance with provincial WHMIS legislation
• Attend and lead any required meetings and committees
• Assist the Chief Steward with the recruitment, orientation, training and scheduling of all colleagues and supervisors
• Assist the Chief Steward to exceed budgetary guidelines for operating supplies and labor
• Provide support and direction to the team of leaders within Stewarding regarding performance management and continuous learning
• Foster an environment of cooperation within the department and between other departments within the hotel
• Review banquet event orders to forecast equipment and supply requirements
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives

• Previous Stewarding or Food & Beverage leadership experience required
• Must have valid driver’s license class 5 and be able to obtain an Alberta Driver’s license
• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management an asset
• Physically fit to lift trays repeatedly, stand and walk for the duration of the shift.

You may be required to work on holidays, weekends, overnights and other non-day shifts. Submission of your application to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.

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 $5/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) 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 - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized 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.lakelouisejobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

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: CLL.Careers@Fairmont.com

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.