Sous Chef

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking passionate and adventurous individuals to join our incredible team here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Our hotel offers a wide variety of jobs in over thirty departments and is sure to have something that sparks your interest. We pride ourselves on the work/play lifestyle that working in Jasper National Park provides and we do our best to ensure your quality of life is elevated when working for us. If you have ever dreamed of working in Jasper, don't miss out on this opportunity. 

A special occasion calls for great food!  As a Sous Chef with Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge you will lead a team of culinary professionals in creating spectacular dishes that will create memorable dining experiences for our Guests. Your experience in managing various aspects of a kitchen will be reflective in positive Guest satisfaction and Colleague engagement results.

What is in it for you:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status
• Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status
• Employee Travel Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Platform
• Discounts on food & beverage/spa/golf
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor

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
• Responsible for kitchen operation in absence of Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
• Ensure consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Actively interact with guests at tables
• Prepare food requisitions in a timely manner & ensure that food order items required for department are communicated to the Executive Chef
• Maintain on-going training and development of employees
• 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
• Support colleagues to ensure all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous leadership experience in the culinary field required
• Minimum of 7 years well rounded experience in all areas of the culinary field of luxury hotel or restaurant kitchens
• Valid Alberta driver’s license required
• Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification
• Previous Hotel/Resort experience preferred
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent required
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• 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

Your team and working environment:

• Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel
• Close proximity to Marmot Basin Ski Resort in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer
• Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections

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. 

APPLY TODAY: You can find out more about life working at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Jasper Park Lodge | Fairmont Mountain Meetings | (fairmontmtnjobs.com)

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. 

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