BOH Management - Sous Chef

Moxies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Restaurant Group is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Leader to guide culinary operations and develop high-performing teams across our Canadian hospitality footprint. You will drive quality, consistency, and profitability while mentoring staff and maintaining exceptional guest experiences.

We value energetic leadership, inclusivity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment during peak periods, with a focus on mentorship and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or bar.
• Proven leadership skills: ability to develop and motivate those around you.
• Energetic and positive demeanor.
• Excellent culinary production skills.
• Able to provide consistent culinary and leadership direction during high revenue periods.
• Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to inclusivity and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items per company specs in prep and line areas.
• Direct shift culinary operations to ensure a clean, organized kitchen with quality control.
• Manage sales and profit budgets.
• Develop others consistently.
• Participate in hiring, training, and scheduling multiple positions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Motivate teams

Energetic

Culinary production

Under pressure

Inclusive

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Chef, some of your responsibilities will include:
• Executing menu items according to company specifications in both prep and line areas
• Direct culinary operations on a shift basis under the guidance of the Chef to ensure a clean, organized, and successful kitchen with a focus on fresh ingredients and quality control
• Managing sales and profit budgets
• Consistent attention to developing others
• Being part of hiring process, including training, scheduling for multiple positions

Key Requirements

• Previous leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or bar
• Proven leadership skills: desire to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their best
• Energetic and positive
• Excellent culinary production skills
• Able to provide consistent culinary and leadership direction during high revenue periods
• You thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to being inclusive and embracing diversity

Opportunities

• With our company, you will have the chance to:
• Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
• Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
• Cultivate your own development by working with senior leaders
• Attend leadership development seminars and conferences
• Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across Canada and the USA

Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are on the hunt for talented, driven, and caring individuals to become a part of our Leadership Team. With the opportunity to help lead the culinary operations in the restaurant, including developing leaders and team members, learning to maintain a positive and upbeat atmosphere, and managing profitability; we are here to train, mentor and develop you, while supporting your life goals.

Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.

Our menu, continuously developed by our Executive Chef, features globally inspired flavors and fresh, high quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.

Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.

At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Centre.

To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/.

Northland Restaurant Group uses AI enabled tools to assist with application management. All hiring decisions are made by people. We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for this posting. Northland Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Northland Restaurant Group does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process upon request. If you need support, please email [e-mail]. Northland Restaurant Group takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code.

You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker.