Chef de Partie

Blair Hill Inn; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in British Columbia seeks a passionate Chef de Partie to deliver exquisite dishes in a world-class dining experience. The role involves preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring high service standards. Candidates should have culinary qualifications and relevant experience, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Complimentary private lodging during operational season

Complimentary meals and snacks

Transportation from Campbell River

Staff amenities including fitness facility and lounge

Discounts on spa treatments and gift shop items

Special room rates for family members

Qualifications

• Three years of cooking experience; experience in a live-in resort preferred.
• First Aid certificates are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all mise en place for their station and performing lunch or dinner service.
• Maintain workstations to the chef’s standards and assist in cleaning the kitchen.

Skills

Fluency in English

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Current Food Safe Certificate

Culinary Arts Levels 1, 2, or 3

Red seal

Job description

Company Description

Sonora Resort is a luxury all-inclusive Relais & Chateaux Resort located in the unspoiled wilderness of British Columbia between Vancouver Island and the mainland of BC. Our clientele come from around the world to experience our remote wilderness setting, excellent cuisine, luxurious accommodations, the Island Currents Spa, and a variety of exciting adventure tours.

Working at Sonora Resort, a Relais & Chateaux property, means you are part of a team of passionate professionals focused on working together to deliver an exceptional hospitality experience. Advance your career and grow professionally under the Relais & Chateaux brand alongside a dedicated management team and dynamic seasonal staff. The Sonora lifestyle is unique and exciting, well-suited to those who are passionate about customer service, hospitality and working in an environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Job Description

A Chef de Partie at Sonora Resort will have a passion for delivering unique and exquisite dishes that compliment a world class dining experience. This position will be held by a well-rounded and versatile cook who will be responsible for all the mise en place for their station as well as performing lunch or dinner service, along with keeping their station clean and organized.

Job Duties

• Demonstrate desired service behaviors in accordance with Relais and Chateaux expectations.
• Receive, clean and store all products that arrive from the dock as per the chef’s standards.
• Ensure all daily and weekly cleaning tasks are completed and up to standards.
• Responsible for maintaining their workstations to the chef’s standards.
• Knowledgeable of all regular and special menu items as well as any changes daily.
• Responsible for the preparation and execution of all items on their assigned station.
• Assist in the cleaning/scrubbing of the entire kitchen at the end of the day’s services.
• Ensure effective working relationships and clear communication is maintained with all colleagues and departments.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be fluent in English, second language an asset.
• First Aid certificates are an asset.
• Current Food Safe Certificate
• Culinary Arts Levels 1,2 or 3
• Red seal is considered an asset
• Three years of cooking experience; experience in a live-in resort is preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, with opportunities for overtime,and a sharing in the staff tip pool.
• Accommodation: Complimentary private lodging at Sonora Resort during our operational season. Staff are required to leave the island on their scheduled non-working days and are responsible for securing accommodation and further transportation thereafter.
• Meals: complimentary meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages from our staff kitchen during operational season.
• Transportation: Complimentary water taxi transportation from Campbell River to/from the resort guaranteed for scheduled work shifts.
• Staff amenities: Staff fitness facility, staff lounge area and hot tub access. Complimentary wifi, cable TV, mini fridge, and internet calling in each staff room.
• Opportunities to enjoy marine activities when available, as well as access to many outdoor activities including hiking trails, trout pond fishing, and Florence Lake at the resort during leisure time. Staff and Management social events are planned throughout the year.
• Spa: 25% discount on spa retail products and 30% on spa treatments
• Gift Shop: 25% discount on gift shop items
• Employee Discount Privilege: Special room rate for your immediate family members at Sonora Resort.