executive sous-chef

Government of Canada - Central; Windsor; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a skilled kitchen manager to oversee kitchen staff and food preparation. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in food services, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role involves estimating food costs, maintaining inventory, and ensuring quality standards in meal preparation. The position requires working on-site with no remote options available.

Benefits

Gratuities

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in kitchen management.
• Ability to supervise and lead kitchen staff effectively.
• Strong organizational skills to plan menus and coordinate food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks and kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.
• Plan menus to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• 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
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• 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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On‑site amenities
• Team building opportunities