Lead Sous Chef & Kitchen Leader

The Crescent Hotels Group; Rossland; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan for associates & family

RRSP matching program

Discounts: Crescent properties in NA

Discounts: Marriott properties

Job summary

The Crescent Hotels Group is seeking a skilled Culinary Leader to join our Culinary Leadership Team in Canada. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will drive menu planning, kitchen management, budgeting, and inventory control while maintaining high quality and presentation standards.

You will lead a team, ensure health and safety compliance, and collaborate with the Sales and Catering Team on special menus for events, while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Food Safe Level 1 certification.
• Experience in a high-volume, quality-focused kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and inventory effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of all policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Under Executive Chef guidance, hire/train/evaluate staff and manage performance.
• Plan priorities and assign production tasks to staff.
• Review daily specials, menus, and banquet events; provide feedback to culinary team.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, storage and security of supplies.
• Communicate clearly with team and other departments; provide direction in writing and verbally.
• Develop new menu items, test recipes, and assist with writing recipes.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Kitchen management

Budgeting

Inventory management

Supplier relationships

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Food Safe Level 1 certification

Job description

The Crescent Hotels Group is seeking a skilled Culinary Leader to join our Culinary Leadership Team in Canada. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will drive menu planning, kitchen management, budgeting, and inventory control while maintaining high quality and presentation standards.

You will lead a team, ensure health and safety compliance, and collaborate with the Sales and Catering Team on special menus for events, while delivering an exceptional guest experience.