Lead Italian Kitchen Sous-Chef: High-Volume & Pizza

eClassify; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Discounted meals

Free non-alcoholic drinks

Parking available

Job summary

Scarpetta Cucina Italiana in Calgary, AB seeks a seasoned kitchen leader to manage Italian cuisine operations, guide cooks and deliver high-quality meals for events and daily service.

The role requires 5+ years in the food industry with Italian cuisine expertise, strong leadership, and a Red Seal/Cook’s certification. Expect a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on training and quality control.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school is required.
• Red seal certification is a strong asset.
• Cook’s trade certification or equivalent credentials, training and experience are required.
• Over 5 years of experience in the food industry is required.
• Must have experience with Italian cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Analyze operating costs and other data.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• 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 meals or specialty foods.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of the restaurant.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Lead/instruct individuals.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, receiving, storing, rotating food.
• Italian cuisine, understanding of high hydration Italian pizza dough.
• Experience with hand stretching and proofing pizza dough.
• Working with a pizza oven.
• Strong experience on sauté line, ability to work with multiple pans at once.
• Ability to control line during high volume rush.
• Ability to remain calm under high pressure and lead the kitchen team in a positive and constructive way.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Flexibility

Organization

Reliability

English

Education

High school diploma

Red seal certification

Cook’s trade certification

Job description

Scarpetta Cucina Italiana in Calgary, AB seeks a seasoned kitchen leader to manage Italian cuisine operations, guide cooks and deliver high-quality meals for events and daily service.

The role requires 5+ years in the food industry with Italian cuisine expertise, strong leadership, and a Red Seal/Cook’s certification. Expect a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on training and quality control.