executive sous-chef

Employment and Social Development Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sous-Chef to lead a talented kitchen team in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary creativity while ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. You will be responsible for supervising kitchen staff, estimating food costs, and creating new recipes that delight customers. If you thrive under pressure and enjoy mentoring others in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values leadership and teamwork, and make a significant impact on the dining experience!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a culinary role.
• Certification in food safety or culinary arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of supplies and maintain food cost records.
• Supervise kitchen staff and train cooks in food preparation.
• Create new recipes and plan menus for quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organizational Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 34.65 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3299873

Overview

Languages

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Experience and specialization

• Canadian
• Fish and seafood

Additional information

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
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Disability benefits

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

2025-06-05

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