executive sous-chef

WS & Company Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Group insurance benefits

Job summary

WS & Company Ltd. in Banff, AB, seeks a Sous-chef to lead a busy kitchen and coordinate cooks for events and daily service. You will estimate costs, supervise kitchen staff, and develop new recipes while ensuring top quality and food safety. This full-time position requires 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced restaurant.

Applicants must have secondary school graduation and be able to work at the physical location. No remote work option is available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to cost control and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervise chefs, cooks and kitchen staff.
• Create new recipes.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Prepare dishes for events and banquets.
• Plan menus and ensure quality standards.
• Train staff in preparation and handling of food.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Organized

Initiative

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job details

• Location 229 Banff Ave Banff , AB T1L 1B3
• Salary 29.81 hourly / 40 to 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• 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
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Employment groups

• Support for newcomers and refugees
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-10-14

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