Lead Sous Chef — Fine Dining & Menu Innovation

Push Operations; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Gratuities

Job summary

Notable The Restaurant in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional fine dining experiences while managing daily kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include leading kitchen staff, planning menus, controlling food costs, ensuring food safety, and maintaining high standards of presentation in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This full-time role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification required.
• Proven Sous Chef or similar role in fine dining settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in managing all kitchen operations and food quality.
• Oversee kitchen staff: scheduling, training, performance management.
• Develop and innovate recipes, menu items, and presentation standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost-control to minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu planning and events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff mentorship

Menu planning

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

ServSafe or food safety certification

Tools

Toast

TouchBistro

Job description

Notable The Restaurant in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional fine dining experiences while managing daily kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include leading kitchen staff, planning menus, controlling food costs, ensuring food safety, and maintaining high standards of presentation in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This full-time role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.