Chef de Partie - 2026 Calgary Stampede - Seasonal

Calgary Stampede•CALGARY, AB

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees. As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of culinary experience required (hotel, catering and/or restaurant operations)
Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory experience
Post-Secondary Certificate
Culinary graduate at a recognized post-secondary school
Alberta Food Safety Certification, Section 31
Capacity to work well under pressure, meeting production schedules
Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through as necessary
Ability to communicate with employees, guests and customers to provide excellent service
Excellent leadership and motivational skills
Clear thinker with the aptitude to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to work all stations in the kitchen effectively
Familiar with industry best practices

Responsibilities

Ensures superior food quality and presentation in all venues
Leads and oversees the culinary activities within their assigned area of kitchen for events/venues/event components year round
Preparation of the highest quality foods, contemporary presentations of all food items and timely delivery of food within their station
Instructs personnel on proper use of kitchen equipment to avoid damage
Maintains exceptional menu knowledge and attention to detail to current menus
Attends daily meetings with culinary team to review upcoming events and recap past events to ensure all teams are synced
Assist with food planning/ordering as required
Supports a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction
Supports food and labor costs by utilizing recipes, controlling the amount of food prepared for each event and supervising their culinary team
Assists in the counting of food inventories