Evening Banquet Sous Chef — High-Volume Events

Sala San Marco; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sala San Marco is seeking an experienced Sous Chef with banquet and high-volume kitchen experience to join our culinary team. This full-time on-site role focuses on evenings and weekends, assisting the Head Chef with food preparation, event execution, and kitchen supervision.

The candidate will maintain high food quality and safety standards, manage staff, and oversee operations during weddings, banquets, and corporate events, ensuring efficient, consistent service.

Qualifications

• Banquet or high-volume kitchen experience required.
• Strong cooking and food preparation skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Menu planning and recipe development abilities.
• Formal culinary education or certification is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with food preparation and event execution.
• Supervise kitchen staff during weddings, banquets, corporate events and other functions.
• Maintain food quality and safety standards across services.
• Oversee kitchen operations during events to ensure timely service.
• Collaborate with culinary team to ensure consistent presentation and efficiency.

Skills

Banquet experience

High-volume kitchen

Menu planning

Food safety

Team leadership

Food presentation

Pressure tolerance

Education

Formal culinary education

Culinary certification

Job description

Sala San Marco is seeking an experienced Sous Chef with banquet and high-volume kitchen experience to join our culinary team. This full-time on-site role focuses on evenings and weekends, assisting the Head Chef with food preparation, event execution, and kitchen supervision.

The candidate will maintain high food quality and safety standards, manage staff, and oversee operations during weddings, banquets, and corporate events, ensuring efficient, consistent service.