- Company: Accor
- Location: Lake Louise, AB
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
Join the culinary team at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, located in Banff National Park. This full-time position offers the chance to work alongside talented chefs while living and working in a national park setting. The role is open to candidates interested in either pastry arts or savory culinary operations, with the specific placement determined by your experience and interests.
Responsibilities
- Train and develop employees, including conducting performance reviews and managing disciplinary actions.
- Manage staff scheduling and monitor staffing levels against budgets and forecasts.
- Create and design menus that align with the restaurant concept.
- Coordinate with food stores to ensure proper food rotation.
- Identify opportunities to increase revenue and reduce kitchen expenses while maintaining guest satisfaction.
- Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
- Maintain kitchen safety, sanitation, and equipment condition.
- Ensure cooperation between dining outlets and the kitchen.
- Adhere to Fairmont core standards and hotel environmental policies.
Requirements
For Pastry Sous Chef:
- Minimum 5 years of pastry experience across various disciplines.
- Previous leadership experience in a pastry operation.
- Experience with chocolate work, sugar artistry, plated desserts, and large-scale production.
- Strong knowledge of current pastry trends and techniques.
- Valid trade qualifications preferred.
For Sous Chef:
- Minimum 5-8 years of progressive culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
- Previous leadership experience in restaurant, banquet, or resort operations.
- Strong knowledge of menu development, food costing, and kitchen management.
- Passion for culinary innovation and team development.
- Valid trade qualifications preferred.
Pay and benefits
- Subsidized on-site staff accommodation for full-time employees.
- One complimentary meal per shift in the staff cafeteria (additional meals available for $5).
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
- Extended benefits for full-time permanent employees: Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), and Fertility Drugs/Gender Affirmation (lifetime maximum of $10,000).
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full-time permanent employees.
- Employee travel program with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont and Accor properties worldwide.
- Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program, offering discounted room rates and 50% off food & beverage at select Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and Whistlet.
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
How to apply
Apply directly on Accor’s own careers website. Omadaily never charges job seekers.
