Restaurant Chef, Banff Gondola

Pursuit Collection•Banff, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Pursuit at the Banff Gondola as a Restaurant Chef for Sky Bistro, a unique culinary leadership opportunity at 7,500 feet in the Canadian Rockies. This role involves shaping the culinary experience, leading a team, and contributing to an upcoming renovation and relaunch. The ideal candidate will be a Chef who takes pride in their craft, leads with confidence, and maintains high standards for quality and consistency, balancing creativity with disciplined execution to elevate service and create memorable dishes.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a Head Chef or senior management role.
Formal culinary certification or equivalent international qualification (Red Seal is considered an asset).
Demonstrated success managing high-volume, fast-paced dining operations.
Proven track record in menu development, recipe engineering, and cost control.
In-depth knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in scheduling, ordering, and inventory management systems.
Ability to thrive in a mountaintop operation with unique logistical challenges.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Computer literacy with hospitality systems (recipe costing, scheduling software, etc.).
Passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences through culinary excellence.
Must hold a valid Canadian work visa or be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience in luxury dining or destination restaurants.
Background in developing locally sourced and sustainable menus.
Demonstrated ability to lead multi-outlet or complex culinary operations.
Strong awareness of current and emerging food trends, plating, and presentation standards.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing culinary team across Sky Bistro.
Recruit, develop, and retain strong kitchen talent through mentorship and hands-on coaching.
Foster a culture of pride, accountability, and craftsmanship in the kitchen.
Lead by example during service, setting the standard for professionalism, urgency, and teamwork.
Champion a safe, organized, and respectful kitchen environment.
Execute consistently exceptional dishes that reflect modern mountain dining.
Maintain the highest standards for quality, presentation, and consistency on every plate.
Balance elevated cuisine with high-volume service demands.
Ensure disciplined prep, production, and execution.
Uphold food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
Contribute to seasonal menu development and feature creations inspired by the Canadian Rockies.
Showcase local ingredients and thoughtful techniques that elevate the guest experience.
Bring fresh ideas and creative offerings that drive excitement and sales.
Continuously refine recipes, processes, and plating standards.
Collaborate with Food and Beverage leadership on new concepts, activations, and events.
Support scheduling, labour planning, and kitchen productivity.
Manage food cost, ordering, inventory, and waste reduction.
Maintain organization, forecasting, and daily readiness for service.
Lead execution during peak periods, events, and buyouts.
Ensure consistent performance across all outlets and service styles.
Partner closely with the Restaurant Manager and front-of-house leaders to deliver seamless guest experiences.
Support large-format service, events, and activations requiring coordinated execution.
Communicate clearly and professionally across departments.
Work closely with outlet chefs on seasonal menu development to cross utilize ingredients and reduce SKU’s.