Chef de Partie

Job in Banff, Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada

Listing for: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-14

Job specializations:

Restaurant/Food Service
Cook & Chef, Catering, Food & Beverage, Hotel Kitchen
Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Cook & Chef, Catering, Food & Beverage, Hotel Kitchen

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28.46 CAD Hourly CAD 28.46 HOUR

Location: Banff

The Opportunity

The Banff Centre is looking for an experienced, well-rounded Chef de Partie (CDP) to lead a team in providing the highest quality and maximum production in all areas of food production and food service. The CDP ensures the organization, cleanliness and sanitation of assigned work areas and equipment. The CDP also ensures that health and safety standards are followed during food preparation and food service.

The CDP ensures food preparation and food service results in minimum food wastage or spoilage and maximum profitability.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Sous Chef, below are some key accountabilities:

Ensuring the organization, cleanliness and sanitation of assigned work areas and equipment

Ensuring that health and safety standards are followed during all stages and methods of food production

Ensuring the preparation of all food items necessary for various menus and functions, accommodating all special dietary needs as required

Preparing all food to the highest of standards set by the Executive Chef and Sous-Chefs

Providing guidance and direction to the Demi Chef de Partie, First Cook, Second Cooks and Pantry Cook

Checking menus, functions, and number of guests expected for the assigned work station; ensuring ordering is accurate and work station equipment is tidy, clean, and sanitary

Qualification and Educational Requirements

A minimum of 5 years' experience in a high volume restaurant or hotel with emphasis on buffet, à la carte, production and room service experience is required

A Red Seal or Journeyman trade certificate or equivalent is required

Previous experience leading a culinary team

Demonstrates excellent knife-handling skills

Special Requirements

Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.

Employment Terms

In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500 hour probationary period.

This position pays $28.46 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.

Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:

Employee Assistance Program Professional development

Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts

Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!