Director of Culinary

Basecamp • Canmore, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Everwild Nordic Spa by Basecamp is seeking a hands-on Director of Culinary to lead all culinary operations at Everwild Nordic Spa & Hotel. This role involves menu development, staff training, and guest engagement, overseeing both front and back of house operations to foster collaboration, quality, and service excellence. The Director will identify new opportunities, develop scalable systems, and partner across departments to integrate food and beverage into the overall guest experience, aiming to capture and express the essence of the mountain location through the culinary offerings. Growth is planned for Everwild with new locations in Harmony (Calgary) and Fernie, and this role will contribute to developing the food and beverage offerings at these future sites.

Requirements

• Proven F&B Management experience in high profile or destination markets, preferably across multiple properties.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Strong culinary background with leadership experience in both front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Ability to work under pressure in an elevated service environment.
• Experience with beverage inventory management, capable of managing budgets, controlling costs, and driving profitability while maintaining high standards.
• A passion for hospitality with a hands-on approach and regular presence on the floor engaging with guests.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to build, scale, and improve systems for long-term success.
• Previous experience with Restaurant POS programming
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows – Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Deep passion for food that is creative, meaningful, and locally inspired.

Nice To Haves

• Diploma or degree in hospitality or hotel management is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the culinary and beverage strategy for Basecamp and Everwild properties.
• Ensure alignment of F&B concepts with the property's brand identity and guest profile.
• Find new ways to make the most of existing spaces or add creative F&B experiences.
• Develop innovative offerings that reflect the place that we occupy in the mountains and expressing that on the plate and in the glass.
• Lead menu development, kitchen operations, and service execution.
• Create simple, repeatable systems that help teams deliver great food and service consistently.
• Ensure seamless coordination between front and back of house teams.
• Support teams on-site when needed, stepping in to train, lead service, or troubleshoot.
• Create memorable, welcoming guest experiences through thoughtful food and drink.
• Maintain a visible presence on the floor to engage guests and inspire teams.
• Lead the development of unique guest touchpoints, such as chef-led events, tastings, and seasonal pop-ups.
• Uphold a high standard of hospitality and service across all venues.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and drive F&B profitability without compromising quality.
• Analyze performance metrics and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with the spa committees to integrate F&B into the wider guest experience.
• Ensure F&B operations support business goals and reflect the company’s values and vision.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Exclusive employee discounts at all Basecamp properties, plus Family & Friends rates
• Competitive wages
• Real opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree