Posted 2 days ago
Chef de Cuisine
@ AccorHotel
Banff, Alberta
Overview
AccorHotel is hiring a Chef de Cuisine at Fairmont Banff Springs, a Michelin One Key recognized hotel, for a full-time role. The work covers leading a kitchen team, culinary execution, food cost control and food safety. The posting states a salary of $83,000 to $86,000 gross annually, based on experience and education, and a minimum of 5 years of culinary leadership experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a high-performing culinary team
- Ensure culinary execution, quality and guest dietary compliance
- Control food and labour costs, inventory and procurement
- Uphold food safety, sanitation and brand standards
- Collaborate with front-of-house and stewarding teams
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 5 years of culinary leadership experience
- Red Seal or recognized international equivalent
- Valid Canadian Food Handling Certification
- Strong financial knowledge of labour and food costs
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Canadian Food Handling Certification |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Free or discounted meals |
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AccorHotel
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Full company description
We are Accor We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world. We are dedicated to suit all desires and needs, and reinvent the guest experience every day with our 45 hotel brands across all segments- 5,600 properties around the world from luxury five-star palaces to smart economy hotels, exquisite residences to full-service resorts. Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts. We strive to make positive impact both locally and globally, to ensure hospitality benefits not only the few, but all.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,542,950
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 98,406
- Reported office locations
- 82 rue Henri Farman, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris Region 92130, FR
- 82 Rue Henry Farman, Issy-les-Moulineaux, IdF 92130, FR
- 14, Jalan Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta 10220, ID
- Av. Doutora Ruth Cardoso, 7815, Sao Paulo, SP 05425-070, BR
- Business categories
- Resorts
- Leisure
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Marketing
- Location Based Services
- SEO
- Tourism
- Food and Beverage
- Advertising
- Events
- Travel
- Other recorded names
- AccorHotel
- Accor
- Accor Apartments & Realty
- Specialties
- Hospitality and Catering
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 4,348,879,078
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Accor We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris Region |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Hospitality and Catering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 283 |
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Company Description
Who We Are:
Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.
Job Description
Join our Michelin One Key recognized hotel as Chef de Cuisine. Driven by our philosophy, “Make It Count,” you’ll inspire excellence through innovation, mentorship, and flawless execution, leading an inclusive kitchen where artistry and precision define every dish.
Competitive Salary: $83,000 - $86,000 gross annually, based on previous experience & education
Job Duties Include:
Lead and inspire a high-performing culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, engagement, and inclusion through mentorship, performance management, coaching, and development planning.
Ensure exceptional culinary execution and consistency, conducting daily line checks, upholding hotel recipes and presentation standards, managing guest dietary requirements, and delivering flawless quality across all service periods.
Drive financial performance and operational efficiency through menu engineering, food cost control, waste reduction, forecasting, scheduling (Watson LMS), payroll management (Dayforce), inventory oversight, and procurement (BirchStreet).
Champion food safety, compliance, and brand standards, reinforcing Fairmont grooming and hygiene policies, Culinary Cultural Manual practices, EHCO program completion, sanitation audits, and equipment maintenance.
Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and guest experience, maintaining daily communication with Front of House leadership, responding professionally to guest feedback, and partnering with Food & Beverage and Stewarding teams to exceed expectations.
Support innovation and continuous improvement, leading menu implementation timelines, monitoring industry and competitive trends, contributing to revenue-enhancing strategies, and executing projects aligned with Culinary Executive Leadership priorities.
Qualifications
Your Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in a luxury setting or large kitchen environment
- Red Seal Certification (Journeyperson’s papers) or recognized international equivalent required; candidates without Red Seal may alternatively complete Rouxbe Culinary Foundations Level 1 & 2 within the first 6 months of employment
- Valid Canadian Food Handling Certification
- Creative mindset with a passion for quality and innovation
- Proficient in computer programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong knowledge of financials, including labor and food cost management
- Commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing practices
- Excellent leadership, organizational, time management, and communication skills
Additional Information
Job Perks & Benefits:
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation 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 – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler
- Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees for 3 months, off-site accommodation is available for you to rent downtown based on availability
- Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible 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.banffspringsjobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
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. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: [email protected]
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