The Glencoe Club is a private, family-oriented sports and social club located in the Elbow Park neighbourhood of Calgary, Alberta. Our members can train and play in our leading edge sports and recreation facilities; grow and excel in our vast array of programs; enjoy our specialist services; dine in our first-class restaurants; and create life long memories with family and friends.
If you are genuinely passionate about our vision to be our members’ second home, providing excellence in all that we do, have a proven track record for creating exceptional experiences through your interactions and champion our values of respect, wellness, integrity, relationships, caring and innovation we want to hear from you.
We are seeking an experienced Full-Time Chef de Partie to join our Kitchen Leadership Team at The Glencoe Club. This role is ideal for culinary professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard à la carte and banquet environment and are confident leading independently during service.
As a Chef de Partie, you will oversee daily execution and preparation of McCullough’s Pub A La Cart service while supporting the overall success of the kitchen operation. This role is also responsible for supervising our McCullough’s pub and staff cook team. You will provide direction, coaching, and leadership to line cooks, kitchen expeditors, and dishwashers while maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and professionalism. Successful candidates bring strong culinary fundamentals, previous supervisory experience, and a passion for delivering elevated dining experiences for members and guests.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute food service while ensuring consistency, quality, and timing standards are achieved
- Prepare and execute menu items, features, sauces, soups, proteins, and garnishes to established standards
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on creating features and A La Cart menu items
- Review Banquet Event Orders to proactively prepare for events and plan accordingly with the Banquet team including the Front of House team to ensure successful event execution
- Supervise, coach, and support line cooks and support staff during preparation and service
- Assist with training and onboarding of culinary employees and reinforce kitchen standards and procedures
- Maintain strong communication with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and front-of-house leadership during service execution, including attendance at daily Banquet, Front of House and Kitchen pre-function meetings
- Ensure compliance with all Alberta Health Services’ food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements
- Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture, particularly during high-volume service periods
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years culinary experience in a professional kitchen environment, including experience in high-volume restaurant operations and Banquets
- Diploma or certificate in culinary arts from a reputable culinary school
- Previous experience leading a team and providing direction to junior kitchen staff during service is required
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high culinary standards and attention to detail
- Strong understanding of classic cooking techniques, including preparation of soups, sauces, stocks, proteins, seafood, and vegetables
- Valid Alberta-recognized Food Safety certification is required as well as experience with food allergies, dietary accommodations, and safe food handling practices
- Proven leadership and team-building skills with the ability to mentor, motivate, organize, and support staff through effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution
- Red Seal Certification or formal culinary training is considered a strong asset
Why choose us:
- An inclusive and diverse working environment highlighted by creativity and collaboration, featuring top industry leaders
- Numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth including training and development
- Delicious, fulsome employee meals prepared daily
- Employee referral program that rewards the additional talent you bring
- Numerous employee recognition programs to reward you for your incredible efforts
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits available for you and your family
- An Employee/Employer contributed to RRSP plan
Additional Details:
This is a full-time salaried position that reports to the Banquet Sous Chef. The successful candidate will be required to work primarily in the evening including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility is required, as shifts may vary and can begin as early as 7:00 a.m. or end as late as 11:00 p.m.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a background check as well as a Respect in the Workplace certification prior to commencing employment.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The Club does not provide assistance with obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter by September 7th.
Additional information about The Glencoe Club and career opportunities can be found at: www.glencoejobs.org (http://www.glencoejobs.org/).
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Glencoe, although only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly.
