Junior Sous-Chef

Germain Hôtels; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Employee travel rates

Job summary

Germain Hotels in Toronto is seeking a Junior Sous-Chef to lead the kitchen team during all food preparation, ensuring the highest guest service standards. You will ensure recipes, portions and cooking standards are consistently met, while preparing foods for regular service and special events.

The role requires strong leadership, organization and exceptional interpersonal skills. The candidate should have a background in fine dining, be proactive, and capable of guiding a team with a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a reputable fine dining restaurant
• Proven ability to plan and organize with time management and detail
• Assertive, professional and positive with proven ability to develop and lead in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, outgoing, friendly, persuasive personality

Responsibilities

• Understanding, adhering to and executing all kitchen operational policies + procedures, standards and training programs
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, on a regular basis, for special guests and functions.
• Manage the food preparation, cooking activities and plating and resolve guest satisfaction issues.
• Working a station if needed.
• Maintaining a strong focus on achieving and/or exceeding revenue targets, within acceptable labor cost and service standard parameters.
• Monitoring and managing service, quality, health + safety and cleanliness.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Reporting to the Chef the Junior Sous-Chef is responsible for managing the kitchen team during the preparation of all food items, while ensuring the highest level of guest service.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Understanding, adhering to and executing all kitchen operational policies + procedures, standards and training programs
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, on a regular basis, for special guests and functions.
• Manage the food preparation, cooking activities and plating and resolve guest satisfaction issues.
• Working a station if needed.
• Maintaining a strong focus on achieving and/or exceeding revenue targets, within acceptable labor cost and service standard parameters.
• Monitoring and managing service, quality, health + safety and cleanliness.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Previous experience in a reputable fine dining restaurant an asset
• Proven ability to plan and organize, with an acute sense of time management and attention to detail.
• Assertive, professional and positive with proven ability to develop and lead in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, outgoing, friendly, persuasive personality.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Passionate about travel? Take advantage of great rates when you stay at Germain Hotels to travel the country. Again and again!
• A work environment that fosters creativity and autonomy - contribute to the growth of a company that strives to move you forward and recognizes you for who you really are.
• Squats help you relax? Get access to a state-of-the-art gym right in your workplace.

The annual salary for this role is between 48 000$ and 60 000$, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Existing vacancy:Backfill for an existing position.