Culinary Management | MacLeod Trail

Cactus Club Cafe; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness spending account

Cactus food dine in card

Annual education allowance

Company-provided benefits package

Vacation program

Job summary

Cactus Club Cafe Calgary is seeking a Sous Chef who leads the kitchen with passion for great food and people, guiding partners to deliver outstanding guest experiences. You will manage food costs, mentor culinary teams and uphold safety and professionalism.

Join a team that values growth, with access to training programs, wellness benefits, a dine-in card, and annual education support to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Leads kitchen partners and guides skill development.
• Maintains high standard of guest experience and food quality.
• Upholds safety, professionalism and organizational values.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage culinary team performance.
• Ensure outstanding guest experiences through quality dishes.
• Oversee food costs and ingredient quality.
• Support training programs and mentorship through Cactus University and related initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Kitchen management

Food quality passion

Guest satisfaction focus

Professionalism

Education

First Aid Certification

Job description

Our Sous Chefs are leaders whose passion for food is only surpassed by their passion for people. Through strategic leadership, they drive the success of the kitchen, ensuring outstanding guest experiences and upholding the organization’s values and goals. They ensure our kitchens are a fun environment for growth and learning where kitchen partners are able to reach their full potential. Our Culinary Management team consists of competitive leaders whose mission is to ensure guest satisfaction by consistently producing top quality food.

You Are

• Passionate about making high quality food to ensure guest satisfaction
• Business savvy with a rich understanding of kitchen management practices
• A supportive leader ready to guide kitchen partners in skills development, exceptional performance and financial goals
• Committed to professionalism and delivering service excellence
• Certified with a valid occupational First Aid Certificate, demonstrating your ability to prioritize safety in the workplace

We Will

• Hold ourselves to the highest standard as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a Great Place to Work in Canada, and one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures
• Provide experience in food costing and working with complex ingredients to create a variety of dishes
• Provide an unbeatable business education to help advance your career, through carefully crafted training programs such as mentorship, Cactus University, and Red Seal support
• Support your growth and well-being with a wellness spending account, a Cactus food dine in card, and an annual education allowance
• Offer a company-provided benefits package plus a vacation program that allows you plenty of time to rest and recharge
• Provide a comprehensive compensation package that takes various factors into consideration, including market rates, experience and qualifications
• Applications are accepted from all individuals. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in every aspect of the selection process.