Creative Sous Chef: Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

playground; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discounts on food

Career advancement

Free parking

Company-wide events

Playground Cares volunteer opps

Job summary

Playground, located near Montreal, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead our culinary team in delivering high-quality dishes and a positive dining experience. You will oversee menu preparation, supervise recipes, and train staff while contributing creative input for new items and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization.

You will manage portions, quality control, inventory, and costs, collaborating with the Executive Chef on budgets and par stock.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English or French.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations.
• Knowledge of Front of House operations.
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of menu items.
• Supervises and ensures recipes are followed, and a quality product is presented.
• Prepares new menu items to test in Playground F&B outlets and establishes proper procedures on how team members are to prepare them.
• Trains team members in proper methods of preparing menu items, including portion control and portion consistency.
• Inspects food after preparation to ensure food quality standards are met and food/plate presentation is appealing and accurate.
• Determines specials and menu selections based on food availability, cost and spoilage concerns.
• Assists the Executive Chef in budget preparation, budget tracking and costing methods.
• Develops par stock levels and procedures for maintaining levels.
• Checks coolers daily to ensure product rotation and usage of product.
• Ensure proper/safe storage of all food and supplies in kitchen areas.
• Works with the purchasing department to have adequate supplies available.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen(s) and the server workstations. Develops, implements and regularly inspects cleaning procedures.
• Monitors inventory and creates inventory sheets and requisition forms when required.
• Tracks menu costs.
• Tracks food spoilage/waste costs.
• Focuses on Guest satisfaction by listening and responding to guests' concerns.
• Investigates and resolves food quality and customer complaints.

Skills

Fluent in English or French

Job description

Playground, located near Montreal, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead our culinary team in delivering high-quality dishes and a positive dining experience. You will oversee menu preparation, supervise recipes, and train staff while contributing creative input for new items and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization.

You will manage portions, quality control, inventory, and costs, collaborating with the Executive Chef on budgets and par stock.