Eagle's Eye Sous Chef

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies; Golden; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pass

Reciprocal tickets

Discounted lift tickets

Staff discounts

Employee events

Awards program

Job summary

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is seeking a Kitchen Lead to step in for the Executive Chef, manage the line, and coordinate with Front of House staff in our seasonal kitchen operations in Golden, BC.

You will oversee food prep, ensure hygienic standards, train staff, assist with inventory and menu development, and help run catering events while maintaining high quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a food preparation role in a professional dining establishment.
• Strong leadership skills ensuring food and presentation standards.
• Genuine love and passion for food and cooking.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs, perform manual labour, and stand long periods.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Food Safe or similar certification is an asset.
• Culinary background or diploma is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as leader in absence of Executive Chef, calling the line and coordinating with Front of House staff.
• Assess needs for preparation work or supplies before service.
• Ensure food is handled and prepared hygienically and in Food Safe compliance.
• Prepare, cook, and plate to established quality and presentation standards.
• Lead team meetings, season start and end procedures, and staff training.
• Assist with inventory and menu development as needed.
• Maintain communication with restaurant staff and teammates.
• Ensure cooks maintain a clean and safe workspace at all times.
• Plan and develop catering events, wine dinners, and other functions.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety awareness

Passion for food

Physical endurance

Weekend/evening/holiday flexibility

Education

Culinary background/education

Food Safe certification (asset)

Job description

You Will

• Act as the leader in the absence of the Executive Chef, calling the line and communicating with Front of House staff.
• Assess any needs for preparation work or supplies prior to service.
• Ensure food is received, stored, handled and prepared in a hygienic and Food Safe compliant manner.
• Prepare, cook, and plate food to established quality and presentation standards.
• Participate and/or lead team meetings, and season start and end procedures.
• Assist with supervising and training kitchen staff.
• Assist with inventory and menu development as needed.
• Maintain effective communication through restaurant and with teammates.
• Ensure all cooks maintain a clean and safe work space at all times.
• Plan and develop catering events, wine dinners, and other special functions.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

You Have

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a food preparation role within a professional dining establishment.
• Strong leadership skills, consistently ensuring food and presentation standards are maintained.
• A genuine love of, and passion for, food and cooking.
• The physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs., perform manual labor, and stand for prolonged periods.
• The flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Food Safe or other food handling certification (an asset).
• A culinary background, education, or diploma (an asset).

We Offer

• Competitive Wage: $24.07 - $27.29 per hour.
• Mountain Access Perks: Complimentary RCR staff pass with full mountain access, reciprocal resort tickets, and discounted friends & family lift tickets.
• Staff Discounts: Save on food & beverage, rentals, retail, and hotel accommodations.
• Employee Events & Recognition: Enjoy year-round staff events and get recognized through our employee awards program.
• A Great Team: Work alongside a passionate and fun team who love to share the RCR mountain experience.

We regret that only those applicants eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship may be considered for seasonal roles. We are an equal opportunity employer and look forward to hearing from all qualified applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Kicking Horse Mountain Resort; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.