COMPANY OVERVIEW
Welcome! Banff Park Lodge Collection operates 3 hotel properties - Banff Park Lodge, Bow View Lodge, and Peaks Hotel & Suites. We also operate 2 restaurants - La Terrazza and Crave Mountain Grill. Staff and guests enjoy our ideal location, close to lively downtown Banff on one side and the peaceful Bow River pathway on the other.
INCLUSION COMMITMENT
We are proudly committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and equal work environment for all. We find strength in having a diverse team and want our people to succeed and thrive inside and outside of work. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, including in recruitment, based on race, colour, religion, gender and sexuality, nationality, age, disability, Aboriginal/Native American status, or other.
If you need support of any kind — such as communication support, accessibility accommodations, or other assistance — we’re happy to consider all requests. Please email [email protected] with the subject “APPLICANT ASSISTANCE REQUEST”.
We thank all candidates for their application.
THE ROLE
Thank you for your interest in joining our team as Chef de Partie.
Employee Incentives (subject to change):
- Staff accommodation ranging from $8.00 – $22.00 per day (based on availability),
- Staff rates and friends and family rates at our hotels and restaurants,
- Frequently held staff events,
- Free Duty Meal in our Staff Cafeteria,
- Health benefits available after 6 months of employment, including life insurance, dental, medical and drug coverage,
- Uniforms supplied and laundry provided,
- Reimbursement up to $100.00 for approved footwear,
- Employee Assistance Program, providing free professional counselling sessions,
- Free Canoe Rentals at Banff Canoe Club in the summer,
- Ski pass discounts and subsidy program available in the winter,
- Use of hotel pool and gym facility (restrictions apply),
- Employee Referral Program,
- And more!
Duties Include (but are not limited to):
- Oversee Assigned Section – Manage daily station operations, ensuring all food meets Banff Park Lodge quality and presentation standards.
- Lead & Support Team Members – Provide guidance, training, and supervision to junior cooks while fostering a professional and positive work environment. Work closely with the Chefs and kitchen team members to ensure a seamless service
- Ensure Food Quality & Consistency – Prepare and cook dishes according to established recipes and specifications; food below standard must not be served.
- Maintain Food Safety Standards – Follow Health & safety guidelines, monitor and log fridge temperatures, and ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, rotation, and safe defrosting procedures.
- Plan & Organize Production – Review daily reservations and function sheets, prepare mise en place, complete requisitions, and ensure all services and tours are properly prepared.
This position reports primarily to the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine and may receive direction from the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef as required.
In the absence of the Sous Chef, the Chef de Partie assumes responsibility for the daily operation of the kitchen, including supervision of culinary and stewarding team members. This includes ensuring operational standards are maintained and addressing performance or disciplinary matters as required, in alignment with hotel policies.
Ideal Candidate/Job Requirements:
- Reliable and punctual
- A Red Seal Journeyman Cook's Certificate or equivalent is a must
- Minimum of 5 years a la carte/ Banqueting experience in a demi Chef de Partie / 1st cook position preferably in a hotel environment
- Schedule flexibility (weekends & holidays) over time as required
- Prepares high quality food and follows superior sanitation standards,
- Is physically capable of lifting and carrying heavy items and standing for long periods of time,
- Is a team player, able to work in close conditions with several other people
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- When are you available to start?
- How long do you plan to stay in Banff?
- Do you require staff housing?
- Please state your pronoun (optional).
- Do you require assistance during the application process, such as help with interviews, forms, communication, or other? If so, please send an email to [email protected] with the subject “APPLICATION ASSISTANCE REQUEST” to request assistance OR indicate Not Applicable (N/A).
Experience:
- Cooking: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
