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 lifelong 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 and motivated Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team in Argyle, our signature, upscale casual restaurant and patio. This is an opportunity for a creative, people-focused culinary leader to shape seasonal menus, mentor a talented brigade, and deliver exceptional dining experiences within one of Canada's premier private clubs. Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will influence the culinary direction of Argyle while building a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
As Chef de Cuisine, you will oversee all culinary operations within Argyle, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistent execution, financial discipline, and outstanding member experience. You will lead and develop a team consisting of a Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, line cooks, kitchen expeditors, and dishwashers while collaborating with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership team to continuously enhance the dining experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing culinary team through daily mentoring, succession planning, and performance development
- Foster a respectful, collaborative, and accountable kitchen culture that aligns closely with the Club’s mission and values and contributes to making The Glencoe Club one of Calgary's premier private club dining destinations
- Design and execute innovative seasonal menus reflecting an upscale casual dining experience while responding to member preferences and culinary trends
- Maintain exceptional food quality, visual presentation, and consistency across all service periods to ensure premier member dining experiences
- Manage food costs, labour, purchasing, inventory, waste reduction, and kitchen productivity to successfully achieve departmental financial goals
- Ensure strict compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and occupational health and safety standards.
- Partner strategically with the Executive Chef on menu planning, special events, feature promotions, and continuous culinary innovation to improve workflow efficiency
- Promote product knowledge and culinary excellence by educating staff and members on offerings, contributing to the Club's reputation as a premier dining destination
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of of progressive culinary experience, including at least three years in a culinary leadership role. Experience in an upscale restaurant, hotel, resort or private club environment is preferred
- Red Seal certification and/or Culinary Diploma
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching and team development skills
- Strong financial acumen, including food cost, labour management, and inventory control.
- Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
- Passion for culinary innovation and continuous improvement
- Excellent knowledge and execution of culinary techniques, food safety regulations, and kitchen operations.
- Valid Food Safe Certification (i.e. ProServe) is required
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 Executive Chef. Flexibility is required to work weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays, with shifts beginning as early as 7:00 a.m. and ending as late as 11:00 p.m.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a background check and Respect in the Workplace online certification before starting employment.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Monday, July 20.
Additional information about The Glencoe Club and offerings can be found on our website: www.glencoe.org or at www.glencoejobs.org.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for The Glencoe, although only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
