Fine Dining Sous Chef - Kitchen Leader in Senior Living

Amica Senior Lifestyles; Whitby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in Whitby seeks a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and ensure high-quality meal preparation. The ideal candidate will have a Red Seal Cook’s Qualification and extensive experience in fine dining. Responsibilities include assisting with menu creation, overseeing kitchen team performance, and maintaining exceptional dining standards. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years supervisory experience in a fine dining service environment.
• Five years progressive experience in a variety of dining environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the kitchen and daily meal preparation.
• Assist with menu creation and budget control.
• Provide instruction to the kitchen team.

Skills

Service orientation

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Red Seal Cook’s Qualification Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

A senior living community in Whitby seeks a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and ensure high-quality meal preparation. The ideal candidate will have a Red Seal Cook’s Qualification and extensive experience in fine dining. Responsibilities include assisting with menu creation, overseeing kitchen team performance, and maintaining exceptional dining standards. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to service excellence.