Imagine leading a culinary team at one of the most spectacular dining destinations in the Canadian Rockies, where breathtaking mountain views meet an elevated dining experience. This is an opportunity for a passionate and creative Chef to bring their culinary vision to life in a truly extraordinary setting.
This renowned destination dining experience in Banff National Park is always welcoming guests from around the world. With an exciting renovation and relaunch on the horizon, they are seeking an accomplished Restaurant Chef to help shape the next chapter of their culinary offering. This is an opportunity to influence menu development, celebrate seasonal and locally inspired ingredients, and create memorable dining experiences that reflect the character of the surrounding mountains.
The ideal candidate is a confident, hands-on culinary leader who combines creativity and craftsmanship with strong operational discipline. They thrive in a high-volume environment, inspire their teams to deliver exceptional food consistently, and understand how to balance culinary innovation with financial performance. Above all, they take pride in creating an environment where people are motivated to do their best work and every plate reflects a commitment to excellence.
Description
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and excellence.
- Contribute to the culinary direction and menu development associated with an upcoming restaurant renovation and relaunch.
- Create innovative, seasonal menus that celebrate regional ingredients, modern techniques, and the spirit of the Canadian Rockies.
- Deliver exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency in a high-volume destination dining environment.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including scheduling, labour management, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.
- Drive kitchen productivity, operational efficiencies, and profitability while maintaining elevated culinary standards.
- Recruit, train, and retain culinary talent through hands-on leadership, coaching, and development.
- Partner with restaurant management, front-of-house leadership, and fellow chefs to deliver seamless guest experiences.
- Support special events, private dining, and unique culinary activations.
- Maintain exceptional standards of food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and kitchen organization.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of progressive culinary experience, including at least 3 years in a Head Chef or senior culinary leadership position.
- Proven success leading high-volume, quality-driven restaurant operations, ideally within upscale dining, luxury hospitality, or destination restaurants.
- Strong culinary creativity with demonstrated experience in seasonal menu development, recipe costing, and menu engineering.
- A hands-on leadership style with the ability to inspire, coach, and build engaged, high-performing teams.
- Sound business acumen, including food cost management, labour planning, inventory control, and operational efficiency.
- A passion for locally sourced ingredients, sustainability, contemporary cuisine, and exceptional presentation.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Formal culinary certification or equivalent international qualification; Red Seal certification is an asset.
- Experience with restaurant management, scheduling, inventory, and recipe costing systems.
- Adaptability and resourcefulness to succeed in a unique destination operation with complex logistical requirements.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Corporate Culture
This is more than an opportunity to lead a kitchen. It is a chance to help redefine an established dining destination at an exciting point in its evolution. With a spectacular setting, an international guest audience, and the opportunity to contribute to a refreshed culinary concept, this role offers a talented Chef the platform to make a lasting impact. For a culinary leader inspired by the mountains, passionate about their craft, and motivated to create something exceptional, this is an opportunity to take their career to new heights.
- Competitive salaried compensation.
- Opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a large, diverse and high-profile hospitality operation.
- Exposure to multiple restaurant, beverage and guest-experience concepts within an internationally recognized destination.
- Career development opportunities within a growing hospitality and tourism organization.
- Complimentary or preferred access to select attractions and experiences.
- Significant discounts on accommodations, dining and retail offerings.
- Friends and family discounts on select experiences.
- Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources.
- The opportunity to live and work in Banff and the Canadian Rockies, surrounded by one of the most distinctive hospitality environments in the country.
- An inclusive and collaborative workplace that values strong leadership, professional development and memorable guest experiences
Contact Carmen MacKeage at 403.670.9101 x5 or submit your resume in confidence below.
