High-Volume Sous Chef — Path to Executive Chef

Compass Group Canada; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Mental Health & Wellness

Employment Assistance Program

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Sous Chef with 5+ years of culinary leadership to elevate food quality, service, and presentation. This role has potential to evolve into an Executive Chef position within 1–2 years, with emphasis on teamwork, accuracy, and attentiveness.

The successful candidate will supervise culinary staff, manage inventories and costs, and ensure compliance with safety and QA standards while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Qualifications

• Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production-oriented environment.
• Strong background in banquet and catering functions with high-volume production.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in the unit and cover duties in their absence.
• Assist with inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning and supplies.
• Prepare and supervise the culinary team and share knowledge with the team.
• Participate in menu planning, operation planning, budgeting and costing.
• Ensure staffing for productivity and maintain high quality; control costs.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure satisfaction with service and menu options.
• Ensure compliance with Compass Quality Assurance and Health & Safety programs.
• Coordinate inspections and WHMIS training; report incidents to head office.
• Recommend maintenance and upkeep of kitchen and equipment.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Banquet & catering

Team leadership

Communication skills

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Sous Chef with 5+ years of culinary leadership to elevate food quality, service, and presentation. This role has potential to evolve into an Executive Chef position within 1–2 years, with emphasis on teamwork, accuracy, and attentiveness.

The successful candidate will supervise culinary staff, manage inventories and costs, and ensure compliance with safety and QA standards while maintaining excellent client relationships.