Corporate Chef - Banff Hospitality Collective

We’re seeking a Corporate Chef to join us at Banff Hospitality Collective! Banff Hospitality Collective or as we like to call it ‘BHC’, is a multi-concept restaurant and entertainment company with 17 venues and counting. All our venues are unique in their own right but have a few things in common: 1. They are all located in beautiful downtown Banff. 2. Serve amazing food and beverage 3. Have wicked atmospheres powered by even cooler people. Want to know more? Check us out here: https://www.banffcollective.com/

Corporate Chef
Reporting to the Director of Culinary Operations, the Corporate Chef plays a key leadership role in overseeing and supporting an assigned team of Chefs and their respective Back of House teams. This is a highly hands-on position, with over 80% of your time spent in the kitchen - training, mentoring, and fine-tuning culinary execution across your venues.

The remaining time is dedicated to strategic functions, including optimizing scheduling, purchasing, inventory management, quality control, and menu development. You will also identify and implement systems that enhance efficiency, consistency, and overall kitchen performance.

We Love Perks! This Position Includes:

• Great salaries, achievable bonus programs + tips
• $200 Welcome Gift Card to use at any BHC Venue
• 50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues
• Learning & Development allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Extended health benefits with premiums completely paid for by BHC after 3 months
• RRSP matching program after 3 months
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage after 3 months
• 3 weeks paid vacation + statutory holidays
• Paid community volunteer time
• Subsidized manager housing may be available

What You’ll Do:

• You’re a true foodie who constantly monitors food quality, presentation, and overall execution of all menu items. You provide proactive, hands-on training to both hourly and salaried kitchen staff to uphold culinary excellence
• You lead by example and coach People Leaders to ensure their leadership aligns with department standards and that the employee experience remains consistent across all venues
• You regularly assess team culture using employee feedback, turnover data, and team dynamics to ensure alignment with BHC values
• With a strong sense of fiscal responsibility, you drive venue efficiency by ensuring all culinary managers are confident in inventory management practices—covering prep cycles, portioning, yields, inventory counts, P&Ls, and month-end processes
• You oversee adherence to company standards and service levels, actively working to maximize sales and control costs, including food and labor
• In collaboration with the People Operations team, you help attract, recruit, and hire individuals who support and enhance the BHC culture. You recognize the vital role that proper onboarding and training play in long-term success
• You ensure compliance with all health and safety standards, maintaining strict adherence to food handling, sanitation, cleanliness, and maintenance protocols in line with company policies and federal/provincial/local regulations
• Working closely with the Culinary Development team, you implement changes to the menu—adding, removing, or adjusting items as needed
• You step into the Head Chef role when needed, providing leadership coverage during vacancies or leaves of absence
• Ultimately, you play a critical role in the success of the culinary program and contribute meaningfully to the overall performance of the organization

What You Have:

• 4 - 6 years of progressive culinary leadership experience
• Strong computer literacy with proven proficiency in restaurant management systems; advanced knowledge of Optimum Control is an asset
• Demonstrated financial acumen with a strong background in P&L management
• A strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, drive innovation, and improve operational efficiency
• Proven ability to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen environment, in compliance with health and safety regulations
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with exceptional time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs
  

Banff Hospitality Collective is: Balkan Restaurant | Chuck's Steakhouse | High Rollers | Magpie & Stump | Park Distillery Restaurant & Bar | The Bear Street Tavern | The Bison Restaurant + Terrace | The Eddie Burger Bar | The Maple Leaf Grill and Lounge | Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant | Hello Sunshine | Lupo Italian | Bluebird Restaurant | Banff Park Ranch | Pizzeria Sophia | Are you ready to join us at Banff’s most iconic and popular downtown restaurants?

BHC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you are invited to participate in the hiring process and require an accommodation request, please let us know in advance by responding to the invite email.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.