Okotoks - Sous Chef

Leopold’s Tavern; Okotoks; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal every shift

50% off drinks after shifts

25% off anytime

Job summary

Leopold’s Tavern in Okotoks is seeking an AWESOME Sous Chef to join the Leo's Okotoks Back of House team. This role offers great wages, tips, and room for advancement. You’ll be hands-on in operations, lead a team, and help drive the kitchen while upholding Leo’s standards.

You’ll gain experience in inventory control, scheduling, and cost management, with perks like free meals, staff discounts, and career growth opportunities. Ready to step into leadership? This role is your chance.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of kitchen experience in hospitality.
• Minimum one year of supervising/leadership experience in a kitchen setting.
• Experience with ordering, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with purchasing, inventory, and supervising up to 10 employees.
• Ability to lead a team, stay poised under pressure, and adapt to change.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead teammates to ensure team success.
• Assist in day-to-day kitchen and back-of-house operations under KM guidance.
• Maintain highest standards of food safety and quality.
• Determine stock needs; liaise with vendors; monitor sales and inventory.
• Help manage, recruit, and train BOH staff; oversee shifts and performance.
• Assist with scheduling, ordering, and promotions communication.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Experience

Inventory

Scheduling

Cost Control

Team Leadership

Communication

Tools

Ordering Systems

Vendor Relations

Job description

The Leo's team is looking for an AWESOME Sous Chef to join the Leo's Okotoks Back of House Team. Leo’s offers great wages based on experience, ability and availability, stellar tips, and loads of room for advancement for the right person. Leo's also believes in treating employees right with employee perks such as a free meal every shift and 2 x 50% off drink discounts after every shift, as well as our standard 25% off anytime, plus we provide you with the raddest Leopold's Tavern swag and uniforms!

Ready to step into leadership and help run a high-performing kitchen?

This isn’t just a management role - it’s your opportunity to build real leadership experience, understand how a kitchen operates at a business level, and grow into a future Chef or higher.

At Leo’s, you’ll be hands-on in operations, people leadership, and decision-making. You won’t just support the kitchen — you’ll help drive it.

What you’ll gain working at Leo’s:

• Real leadership experience managing people, shifts, and performance
• Hands-on exposure to inventory, ordering, labour, and cost control
• Confidence making decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
• Coaching and developing team members into stronger performers
• The skills and experience needed to step into a Kitchen Manager role

What’s in it for you?

Leo’s Livin’ Perks

• Competitive Wages – Excellent pay based on experience, ability, and availability
• Perkopolis – Access to discounts on everyday purchases and entertainment
• Wealthsimple GRSP Options – Plan for your future with employer-supported options
• Awesome Tips – Busy bars + loyal guests = big rewards for FOH & BOH
• Employee Benefits – Choose a package that fits your lifestyle
• Day-One Benefits – No waiting period for new hires
• Discounts – Up to 50% off food, drinks, and merch for all staff, plus free meals for BOH & managers
• Flexible Scheduling – We’ll work with you, whether part-time or career-building
• Mental Health Support – Partnerships with groups to ensure you get the help you need
• Career Growth – Opportunities to grow into management and Support Team roles
• Gym Discounts – 25% off GoodLife memberships + $0 sign-up fee
• Home Internet & Cell Discounts – Thanks to our partnership with Rogers
• Staff Events – Western Canada–wide staff parties and gatherings throughout the year
• Free Leo’s Gear – Clothing, gear, and internal giveaways

What You’ll Be Doing

Specific Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Support and lead your teammates at all times and contribute to the success of the team.
• Responsible for assisting the day-to-day operation of Leopold’s Tavern under the direction of the KM. This includes assisting in managing operations in all areas of the kitchen and back of house.
• Responsible for maintaining the highest standard in food safety.
• Consistent and organized.
• Determine stock needs, assist in interacting with vendors, monitor sales, and inventory management.
• Responsible for helping manage, recruit, and oversee training all BOH employees.
• Maintain and monitor employees’ shift schedules and job performance.
• Help supervise and communicate promotions, and train and educate staff on all promotions.
• Help place orders with our suppliers.
• Keep up to date on Leo’s specials, practices and communication with managers
• Delegate tasks, manage staff hours (cut times) and assist with scheduling and ordering
• Responsible for ensuring every item served is to Leo's brand standards of quality and specification.

What We’re Looking For

In addition to the specific responsibilities, here are the specific job requirements:

• Minimum of two years of kitchen experience in the hospitality industry.
• Minimum of one year of supervising/leadership experience in a kitchen setting.
• Experience with ordering, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated a use of standard concepts and practices in purchasing, inventory, and supervision of up to 10 employees.
• Lead a team, think on your feet, embrace change, and roll with the punches.
• Maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
• Work well in a team and ensure a positive kitchen environment.
• Coachable, hard working, and crazy reliable.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Effective communication skills and you get how important communication is to us.
• Have a valid driver’s license or reliable form of transportation.
• As always, you must be awesome!!

About Us

At Leo’s, our community bar culture is built on customer service, quality, and fun. We aim to deliver consistency in every visit while making sure both our guests and our crew enjoy the experience.

Our values guide everything we do. We believe in being authentic—what you see is what you get. We stay grateful and humble, knowing that it takes every member of the team to create something great. We’re inclusive, welcoming people from all walks of life and making sure everyone feels they belong. We stay innovative, always looking for new ways to improve and keep things fresh. We’re relentless in our drive to deliver high standards, even when the pace is fast. And we’re always community-minded, because Leo’s is more than just a tavern—it’s a place where people connect.

At Leo’s, there’s no “front of house” and “back of house”—it’s one team, one dream. If one succeeds, we all succeed. Every role matters, and we’ve built an environment where we lift each other up and celebrate wins together.

We’re proud to foster a diverse, welcoming, and safe workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. That commitment has helped us earn recognition as a Deloitte Best Managed Company.

At Leo’s, we value professionalism, respect, and accountability. To keep our team culture positive and productive, we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to negativity, disruptive behavior, or lack of accountability. In short—show up ready to work, respect others, and take ownership of your role. We’re proud of the environment we’ve built, and we’re committed to keeping it supportive and focused.

Our crew is at its best when everyone feels included, respected, and valued. We’re an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a team that represents all kinds of experiences, perspectives, and stories. That mix is what makes working (and hanging out) here awesome.

Decisions around hiring, training, pay, and promotions come down to performance, potential, and passion—not on any protected ground. If you need a hand or an accommodation during the process, just let us know. We’ve got your back.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you meet our hiring criteria, our manager will reach out using the contact info from your resume to set up an interview. Walk-in resumes are also welcome!

Thanks for considering Leopold’s Tavern—we can’t wait to meet you.

– The Leo’s Recruiting Team