Executive sous-chef

The Boss Kitchen & Bar; Banff; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Gratuities

Group insurance benefits

Supports newcomers and/or refugees

Mentorship for youth

Indigenous relationship programs

Job summary

The Boss Kitchen & Bar in Banff, AB is seeking an experienced sous-chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure top-quality meals for events and daily service.

You will supervise cooks, guide menu execution, and mentor staff in new techniques while ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of kitchen experience or equivalent.
• Secondary school graduation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work Site Environment

• Noisy
• Hot

Work Setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of Chefs

• Sous-chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

SUPERVISION

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment Terms Options

• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial Benefits

• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for Youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous People

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations