Head Culinary Officer

1 week ago

Banff, Alberta, Canada Royal Canadian Lodge Full time

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to join our team at Royal Canadian Lodge. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation, while ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

About Us:

Royal Canadian Lodge is a leading hospitality company with a portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts across Canada. We are committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment.

The Role:

The Executive Chef will be responsible for:

  • Managing the daily operations of the kitchen, including productivity, inventory control, and maintaining Health & Safety standards.
  • Establishing and delivering high standards of quality in food preparation and presentation that meet the needs of our guests.
  • Preparing menus and menu costing in a timely fashion, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
  • Managing all aspects of staff training and development, recruiting, hiring, and team performance.
  • Ensuring there is a solid understanding of the current business levels and providing clear direction to team members to maximize productivity.
  • Frequent daily inspections of all food preparation and service areas to ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and service flow.
  • Representing the hotel in a manner that enhances the reputation of the company and leading employees by personal example.

Meet or Exceed Financial Objectives:

The Executive Chef will be responsible for:

  • Managing expenses, including labor and material resources directly related to the kitchen operation.
  • Collaborating with the Restaurant Manager to produce menus that accurately reflect the needs of the guests and managing plate costing and policies.
  • Managing inventory of equipment and supplies related to the kitchen department and ensuring maintenance is performed in a timely fashion.
  • Managing food inventory in a responsible manner, employing good purchasing and receiving practices, and employing good inventory management, waste management, and loss management systems.

Competencies We Are Seeking:

We are looking for a candidate with:

  • Culinary education and training.
  • 2 years of culinary leadership experience in the food service or hospitality industry.
  • Red Seal Certificate.
  • Food Handlers Certification.
  • Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good communication and training skills.
  • Exposure to heat, steam, cold, smoke.
  • Ability to lift and carry a weight of approximately 40 pounds.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of guest service and a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations.
  • Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Subsidized staff accommodation is available to the successful candidate. We appreciate all applications, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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