Lead Sous Chef — Mentorship & Culinary Leadership

Earls Kitchen + Bar; Penticton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant chain in Penticton is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to inspire and lead the kitchen team. Responsibilities include overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of culinary experience and 1 year of management experience, demonstrating a strong commitment to teamwork and culinary excellence. Competitive compensation ranging from $17.40-$21.00 hourly is offered along with benefits like flexible scheduling and mentorship programs.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Employee discount

Leadership meal budget

Mentorship programs

Apprenticeship opportunities

In-house training programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of culinary experience required.
• 1 year of management experience is necessary.
• Ability to create a safe and clean environment for food production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Manage food ordering, kitchen costs, and quality control.
• Support and mentor kitchen staff members.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Management Experience

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Food Safe Level 1 Certification

Job description

A prominent restaurant chain in Penticton is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to inspire and lead the kitchen team. Responsibilities include overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of culinary experience and 1 year of management experience, demonstrating a strong commitment to teamwork and culinary excellence. Competitive compensation ranging from $17.40-$21.00 hourly is offered along with benefits like flexible scheduling and mentorship programs.