Lead Sous Chef - Restaurant & Events, Flexible

Pesce & Associates; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Health & Dental benefits after 3-month

Pension Plan 3%/3% matching

Job summary

St. Marys Golf & Country Club is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the culinary team across Social Thirty-One and St. Marys Weddings, guiding daily kitchen operations and event service with top-quality food and presentation.

With 5+ years of professional culinary experience, including 2+ in leadership, you will manage scheduling, inventory, training, and cost controls in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining high standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary culinary program or Red Seal certification required.
• 5+ years professional culinary experience, including 2+ years in supervision.
• Strong leadership, communication, and staff development skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel) for inventory and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage culinary team, scheduling, labour budgeting, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate daily meal preparation for restaurant and events, ensuring top quality.
• Oversee food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness across all stations.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls; participate in menu updates.
• Train staff and ensure consistent presentation and service standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Menu development

Budgeting & cost control

Excel / spreadsheets

Education

Post-secondary culinary program or Red Seal

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

St. Marys Golf & Country Club is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the culinary team across Social Thirty-One and St. Marys Weddings, guiding daily kitchen operations and event service with top-quality food and presentation.

With 5+ years of professional culinary experience, including 2+ in leadership, you will manage scheduling, inventory, training, and cost controls in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining high standards and guest satisfaction.