We are currently seeking an experienced and hands on Temporary Chef to support day to day kitchen operations during a temporary operational transition. This position is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast paced hotel environment and can provide leadership, stability, and operational support to the kitchen team.

Hours for this position may vary based on operational needs and could range from part time to full time hours throughout the assignment.

The successful candidate will work closely with hotel leadership to ensure continued delivery of high quality food and service standards across restaurant, lounge, banquet, and catering operations.+

If the below description sounds like you, please apply online. No phone calls please, and in person resumes will not be accepted.

What You Will Do

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food preparation
• Lead, support, and schedule kitchen team members
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Ensure compliance with Alberta Health Services, food safety, and sanitation requirements
• Assist with inventory control, ordering, and cost management
• Support banquet and event operations as required
• Train and mentor kitchen staff while promoting a positive team environment
• Work collaboratively with front of house and hotel leadership teams
• Assist in maintaining labour targets and operational efficiencies

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or senior culinary leader
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience working in hotels, restaurants, banquets, or high volume food service environments
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations
• Ability to adapt quickly and manage shifting operational priorities
• Valid food safety certification preferred
• Red Seal certification considered an asset

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is a hotel setting, which has the following conditions: medium high noise environment; high traffic area for internal guests; exposure to moving parts and equipment such as slicers, ovens, grills, dishwashers, and other commercial kitchen equipment. Potential exposure to theft and/or belligerent guests. Exposure to chemicals, sharps, hot surfaces, steam, and biohazards. Frequently working in areas of high temperatures around heavy equipment.

Nova Perks

• Meal program
• Staff rates at any of our locations throughout NWT, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
• Friends & Family Rates at any of our locations
• Extended Health Benefits for eligible full time employees
• Employee Discounts at F&B outlets

About Us

Nova Hotels

is a Canadian, family owned and operated hotel chain and management company based in Western Canada. Nova has full and limited service hotels across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories.

If the above description sounds like you, please apply online. No phone calls please, and in person resumes will not be accepted.