Jr Sous Chef - Winter 2026/27

Sun Peaks Grand Hotel; Sun Peaks; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season lift passes

Employee assistance program

Dining discounts

Retail discounts

Friends and family rates

Reciprocal programs

Job summary

Sun Peaks Grand Hotel in Sun Peaks, BC is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for the upcoming winter season. You will work closely with Head Chef to oversee food production, health and safety, sanitation, and training.

Candidates should have 3-5 years of culinary experience, Red Seal or Culinary Arts degree, Food Safe Level 1, and 1 year of production/banquet experience. The role offers $27.05 per hour, with strong opportunities for advancement within Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Sun Peaks Resort.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of previous culinary experience preferably within a Hotel / Resort environment.
• 1 year of production and Banquet experience is a plus.
• Working towards a career in culinary arts.
• Holds a Red Seal Certification or a degree in Culinary Arts.
• Holds a Food Safe Level 1 Certification, (Level 2 is a plus).
• Has a full understanding of all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Is self-disciplined with a sincere desire to provide an elevated guest experience.
• Self-starts on tasks and can respond to varying business volumes as they relate to impacts on the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of food preparation and delivery in the assigned kitchen.
• Assists with implementation of standard recipes.
• Ensures quality and quantity of all food production.
• Inspects all food products on delivery.
• Ensures accurate portion control.
• Ensures standard recipes are followed.
• Trains the culinary team on established standard recipes and procedures.
• Ensures health and safety guidelines are followed.
• Responsible for the supervision of all cooks in assigned kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Inspects all food products at the stations.
• Ensures opening and closing procedures are followed.
• Ensures the culinary team start and end shifts on time inclusive of breaks.
• Adheres to cleaning schedule and daily cleaning details as per established schedule and guidelines.
• Responsible for daily shifts briefings with Culinary Team.
• Ensures all cooks are informed of special requests and reservations of large groups.
• Communicates tour group menus and other events.
• Ensures quality food products are delivered in a timely manner.
• Timing of food service as per established timeline.
• Breakfast food service time should be approximately 8-12 minutes.
• Lunch food service time should not exceed 15 minutes.
• Dinner food service time bar not to exceed 15 min, restaurant within 15-25 min utes.
• Accuracy of food presentation.

Skills

Culinary experience

Banquet experience

Red Seal Certification

Food Safe Level 1

Kitchen operations knowledge

Self-discipline

Self-starting

Education

Red Seal Certification in Culinary Arts

Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Careers with Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre

Careers At Sun Peaks Grand Hotel

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Do you love food and everything about it. We are recruiting a Jr Sous Chef to join our fast-paced culinary team for the upcoming Winter season. Our three large kitchens offer complete food and beverage services to our local, hotel, and business guests. We are looking for someone who shows dedication to a creative and positive work environment and fosters a collaborative approach with all F&B team members. The Jr Sous Chef works closely with the Head Chef related to food production, health and safety, sanitation, teaching techniques and food execution while providing direct support to Culinary Leadership. This role provides every opportunity to continue developing a career in the art of culinary, opening opportunities for advancement internally and externally throughout the Sun Peaks Grand and Sun Peaks Resort. If this sounds like you,

Compensation Information:

$27.05 per hour

Physical Requirement:

Heavy; work activities involve handling loads up to 35kg; predominantly in an indoor setting.

The perks and benefits you’ll get to enjoy:

• Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes (varies by position)
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Dining discounts within our hotel & Resort-owned outlets
• Retail discounts in our Resort-owned outlets
• Friends and family rates at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
• Reciprocal programs with partnering ski areas & hotels

This role is eligible for an incentive for successful applicants to receive $1 per hour worked based on completion of a full winter season contract. Conditions apply to this incentive and will be shared during the interview and onboarding.

Skills you bring with you:

• 3-5 years of previous culinary experience preferably within a Hotel / Resort environment.
• 1 year of production and Banquet experience is a plus.
• Working towards a career in culinary arts.
• Holds a Red Seal Certification or a degree in Culinary Arts.
• Holds a Food Safe Level 1 Certification, (Level 2 is a plus).
• Has a full understanding of all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Is self-disciplined with a sincere desire to provide an elevated guest experience.
• Self-starts on tasks and can respond to varying business volumes as they relate to impacts on the kitchen.

Primary Responsibilities:

Operations:

• Responsible for all aspects of food preparation and delivery in the assigned kitchen.
  • Assists with implementation of standard recipes.
  • Ensures quality and quantity of all food production.
    • Inspects all food products on delivery.
    • Ensures accurate portion control.
    • Ensures standard recipes are followed.
    • Trains the culinary team on established standard recipes and procedures.
    • Ensures health and safety guidelines are followed.
• Responsible for the supervision of all cooks in assigned kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef.
  • Inspects all food products at the stations.
  • Ensures the assigned food station is up to department standards.
  • Ensures opening and closing procedures are followed.
  • Ensures the culinary team start and end shifts on time inclusive of breaks.
    • Adheres to cleaning schedule and daily cleaning details as per established schedule and guidelines .
• Responsible for all health and safety records.
  • Completes all daily cooling records.
  • Ensures all equipment at station is up to health and safety standards.
    • Implements corrective actions in a timely manner.
    • Communicates equipment maintenance items to Sous Chef.

Food Service:

• Responsible for daily shifts briefings with Culinary Team.
  • Ensures all cooks are informed of special requests and reservations of large groups.
  • Communicates tour group menus and other events.
• Ensures quality food products are delivered in a timely manner.
  • Timing of food service as per established timeline.
    • Breakfast food service time should be approximately 8-12 minutes.
    • Lunch food service time should not exceed 15 minutes.
    • Dinner food service time bar not to exceed 15 min, restaurant within 15-25 min utes.
  • Accuracy of food presentation.

We are Canada’s second-largest ski area and a passionate team committed to providing the finest mountain resort experience to our guests.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, making a difference to our guests and our workplace every single day. That’s why we invest in the employee experience; to ensure everyone can be at their best and live our values.

No matter who you are, or your career journey to date, once you join the team at Sun Peaks, you’ll get to feel part of our special community right away. You and your wellbeing matter to us; you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and learn, as well as enjoy everything our beautiful mountain resort has to offer. In return, we expect you to be passionate about working together to create special memories for our guests, while taking care of our precious environment for others to enjoy into the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.