Chef de Partie

Everwild Nordic Spa and Hotel, Canmore Alberta

About Everwild

Everwild is a growing chain of boutique Nordic spas and hotels based in Canmore. We are an energetic team driven by our core values and providing our guests a home away from home.

Everwild Nordic Spa and Hotel aims to raise the bar in wellness hospitality, blending authentic tradition with fresh, evolving experiences. Everwild is redefining mountain hospitality.

Why Work for Us?

• Subsidized staff accommodation available! (must have a "negative" criminal record check)
• A weekly gratuity program!
• Group health benefits plan (Dental, Vision, Paramedical, and more)
• Generous staff discounts at all our properties
• Family and friends discount at Basecamp properties
• Free access to the Everwild Nordic Spa
• Discounts on food & beverage at Rhythm & Howl
• Company paid staff events.
• Uniforms provided.
• Room for advancement in our growing company
• Be part of western Canada's fastest-growing hospitality brand
• A hands-on people focused Basecamp culture

Position Overview

Shifts: Full-time permanent. Days, evenings & weekends.

Wage: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

Travel: a monthly Roam bus pass will be provided if commuting from Banff.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.
• Work closely with standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other employees, providing instruction and encouragement as needed.
• Maintain a clean, neat and organized work area.
• Respond properly in the event of any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by kitchen or resort management.
• Work closely with staff to create specials, come up with new ideas, and execute them.
• The ability to work in any area of the kitchen (line, prep, pastry shop, etc.) both in a supervisory or front line role.
• Collaborate the Front of House team in a respectful and accommodating manner
• The ability to motivate and supervise employees.
• The ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the MTN House & Base Camp Resorts and encourage staff to do the same.

Skills and Experience

Experience/Ability to do the following:

• Forward bend, squat, forward reach to retrieve items from cabinets.
• Repetitive forward bend of head/neck
• Lifting through height of 6" to 5'(squatting or forward bend) from dolly to refrigerator shelves
• Carrying boxes/bags of food a distance of 10 feet
• Shoulder motions below 90 degrees shoulder flexion
• Gross grasp to hold tongs, spoons.
• Repetitive elbow motion in mid-range for chopping
• Repetitive wrist motions through partial range for stirring and chopping.
• Lift boxes of 50 lbs.
• Lift pots of food: 25-50 lbs.
• Stir food: 5-10 lbs. of force may be needed to stir thicker consistency foods such as mashed potatoes.

Requirements

• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Apprenticeship and Red Seal, cooking school and/or culinary institute education.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• High level of creativity and quality standards.
• Working knowledge of all cooking techniques, butchering, sauces, dressings, presentations, garde-manger, pastry experience, banquet & volume cooking experience.
• 3 years culinary role in upscale restaurant or hotel.

Basecamp Resorts and Everwild is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building a workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. We are committed inclusion; we celebrate differences and actively welcome applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds and communities. We comply with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. If you would like to enquire about an adjustment, or need assistance with completing the application process, please contact Beth at careers@basecampresorts.com to discuss your needs confidentially.

Full time, Monday to Sunday
Full Time = 40 hours per week