Chef De Partie (Full Time)

About the role

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton, a MICHELIN Key 2025 and Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice Award winner, is hiring a full-time Chef de Partie to join its Culinary team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the role covers the day-to-day operation of a kitchen station, with a focus on safe, efficient food preparation and consistent quality.

Key responsibilities

• Provide professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting colleagues
• Prepare and, when needed, delegate food production in line with standards, keeping guest service uninterrupted
• Keep a la carte and buffet menu items consistent with hotel recipes and standards
• Share ideas and suggestions in daily shift briefings and know all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Run station opening and closing procedures to standard and operate kitchen equipment safely
• Handle, store, prepare and serve food safely in line with hotel and government food safety guidelines
• Maintain a clean, safe workplace and take part in health and safety initiatives

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years of cooking experience
• Experience in a luxury hotel is an asset
• Red Seal Certificate (journeyman papers) or recognized international equivalent
• Valid Food Handler Certificate
• Proficiency in both a la carte and production cooking
• Previous supervisory experience
• Legally eligible to work in Canada; the hotel cannot help obtain work authorization

Required skills

• Ability to stand and walk throughout a shift and lift up to 30 lbs frequently
• Self-motivated, able to make effective decisions and work with minimal supervision
• Able to maintain high service levels under pressure

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $31.15 - $32.15 CAD gross
• Medical, vision and dental benefits, plus mental health coverage up to $5,000/year for full-time permanent staff
• Defined contribution pension plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings
• Employee travel program with discounts on rooms and food and beverage
• Wellness platform, learning programs and career development with promotion opportunities