Assistant Kitchen Manager

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, as our new Assistant Kitchen Manager. Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge begins behind the scenes with our Food & Beverage team’s commitment to safe and efficient operations. Support a skilled and engaged team, where your care and inspection of all flatware, tableware and kitchen equipment will ensure a superior standard. 

What you will be doing:   

Reporting to the Kitchen Manager (Chief Steward), responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:  

• Consistently offering professional, engaging and friendly service.  
• Ensuring the highest degree of cleanliness and maintenance in accordance with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts standards, policies and procedures.      
• Lead, teach, coach and inspire a team, including supervisors 
• Conduct semi-annual and periodic inventories to ensure stock and resource availability are maintained within all Food and Beverage outlets and kitchens  
• Conduct daily inspections of all Food and Beverage areas and kitchens to ensure cleanliness and compliance with local health/sanitation codes 
• Ensure the correct ordering and usage of all chemicals within the department and outlets, including appropriate training in accordance with provincial WHMIS legislation 
• Attend and lead any required meetings and committees 
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with the recruitment, orientation, training and scheduling of all colleagues and supervisors
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives 
• Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives  
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned 

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include: 

• 2 years leadership experience within the Stewarding Department required or management experience within food and beverage 
• Must have valid driver’s license class 5 and be able to obtain an Alberta Driver’s license 
• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management a definite asset 
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to make effective decisions 
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision 
• Ability to maintain high service levels under pressure 
• Physically fit to lift trays repeatedly, stand and walk for the duration of the shift. 

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.  

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits: Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. In addition,  

• Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
• 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 Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability) 
• Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support 
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course 
• Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events 
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,700 properties with Accor 

About the Application Process:  At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence. 

Apply Today: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit https://www.jasperparklodgejobs.com  to learn more about Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

Want to learn more about this opportunity? View the complete job description by clicking this link: Assistant Chief Steward.pdf

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or 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]