Banff Park Lodge Chef de Partie

Banff, AB
Full-time, Permanent


Conveniently located in the Town of Banff, just steps away from the glacier-fed Bow River, Banff Park Lodge is a full-service Resort Hotel and Conference Centre. Here we experience the best of both worlds: the peace and solitude of a quiet location, yet quick access to a livelier scene in downtown Banff. The Banff Park Lodge has two sister properties; the Bow View Lodge and the Peaks Hotel & Suites.

We are currently seeking full-time permanent Chef De Parties, required to work day shifts, evening shifts, weekends and holidays with opportunities for overtime hours. The salary for this position is based on experience, 30-40 hours per week. Start dates in May and August are available.

Duties Include (but are not limited to):

Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities for a formal hotel dining room
Estimate food requirements, prepare and cook meals and specialty foods including dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
Instruct cooks in preparation, garnishing and presentation of food and in new cooking techniques
Plan menus, ensure quality of food and portion control and create new recipes
Requisition food, kitchen supplies and equipment
Supervise cooks and kitchen staff
Ideal Candidate:

Cook trade certification required from a recognized vocational or technical college
Three or more years’ experience in commercial cooking
Fluent in English language (orally and written, and accurate numeracy)
Working with others and supervising in a team environment
Must be bondable
Must possess good sense of taste, good health and stamina, excellent hand eye co-ordination, good math skills, good memory for details, and be artistic and have a creative talent
Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and team building skills
Must have excellent organizational skills and maintain a calm demeanor
Employee Incentives:

Staff accommodation is guaranteed with an immediate check-in; daily rent starting from $6.50 - $17.00 per day
Three salary increases during first year of employment; term bonus available
Friends and family rates available at all three properties, F&B discounts available at The Crave Mountain Grill Restaurant and La Terrazza Dining Room & Lounge
Health benefits available after 8 months of employment including life insurance, dental, medical and drug coverage
Staff Cafeteria on site offering free meals; certain items available 24/7
Ski Pass payroll deduction available
Education reimbursement for English as a Second Language Course
Payroll deduction available for a local gym membership
Uniforms supplied and free cleaning available
Living in beautiful Banff National Park!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Holidays
Weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
The health and safety of our employees and guests is our major continuing objective. We have developed and launched our Health Protection Plan to ensure prevention and control measures are in place.

Application question(s):

Where are you currently located?
When are you available to start working and how long would you like to work with us if your application is successful?
Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
Experience:

Hotel Cooking: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Red Seal Certificate (required)
Work remotely:

No