Sous Chef - Park Distillery Restaurant & Bar

We're seeking a Sous Chef to join us at Park! Park is a backcountry lodge inspired craft distillery in the heart of Downtown Banff. Our menu features campfire inspired cuisine & wood-fired rotisserie specialties served alongside our award-winning spirits. We are the ONLY distillery located in a Canadian National Park. Our spirits are like no other in the world, because there is no other place in the world like Banff. Want to know more? Check us out here: banffcollective.com/park-distillery

We Love Perks! This Position Includes:

• Great salaries + tips
• $200 Welcome Gift Card to use at any BHC Venue
• 50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues
• Learning & Development allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Extended health benefits with premiums completely paid for by BHC after 3 months
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Paid vacation + statutory holidays
• Paid community volunteer time
• Subsidized manager housing may be available
  
  

What You'll Do:

• Focus on producing quality food experiences for our guests, leading the kitchen team, and hiring amazing people.
• Maintain kitchen organization, efficiency, and supervise all food preparation, ensuring presentation, quality, and standards are met.
• Ensure cooking stations are stocked for prime operation hours and coordinate ordering of supplies on budget and on time.
• Lead the kitchen team with the Chef de Cuisine, providing guidance, training, and recognizing opportunities for improvement.
• Manage food and product ordering, keep detailed records, minimize waste, and verify food storage meets all regulatory and corporate standards.
• Verify the food storage system is working appropriately and ensure all staff understands the importance of proper food product dating and organization.
• Act as an ambassador of our employer brand, scouting for top talent and assisting with kitchen team hiring.
  
  

What You Have:

• 2-3 years culinary experience is required.
• Prior experience in a supervisory kitchen role is an asset.
• Food Safety certification.
• Knowledge of best practices for training kitchen staff and implementing kitchen procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, remaining calm under stress.
• Strong team player with a knack for bringing others together towards a common goal.
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of effective workplace culture.
• Ability to view situations from multiple perspectives and be open to different approaches.
• Ability to work with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Flexible schedule required.
  
  

Banff Hospitality Collective is: Balkan Restaurant | Chuck's Steakhouse | High Rollers | Magpie & Stump | Park Distillery Restaurant & Bar | The Bear Street Tavern | The Bison Restaurant + Terrace | The Eddie Burger Bar | The Maple Leaf Grill and Lounge | Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant | Hello Sunshine | Lupo Italian | Bluebird Restaurant | Mount View Barbecue | Pizzeria Sophia | Are you ready to join us at Banff's most iconic and popular downtown restaurants?

BHC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you are invited to participate in the hiring process and require an accommodation request, please let us know in advance by responding to the invite email.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.