Senior Sous Chef - Casual Dining

JRoss Recruiters; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JRoss Recruiters seeks a culinary leader to support the Executive Chef in a high-volume kitchen, delivering consistent quality and guest experiences.

You will mentor the culinary team, oversee scheduling, inventory, and food costs, and ensure standards while fostering a collaborative culture with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong culinary foundation with ability to lead and support kitchen team.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Experience with scheduling, ordering, inventory, and food cost management.
• Strong communication skills with ability to motivate and develop others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Positive, team-oriented approach with interest in growing as culinary leader.
• Availability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading daily culinary operations and delivering consistent food quality and guest experiences.
• Take an active leadership role during service, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently while maintaining strong standards.
• Coach, mentor, and support culinary team members while helping create a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Assist with kitchen operations including scheduling, ordering, inventory management, and cost awareness.
• Monitor food preparation, presentation, cleanliness, and organization to ensure operational excellence.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives to support team growth.
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen processes, efficiency, and overall performance.
• Work alongside the culinary leadership team to maintain a culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and pride in execution.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Hospitality passion

Food cost management

Job description

• Support the Executive Chef in leading daily culinary operations and delivering consistent food quality and exceptional guest experiences.
• Take an active leadership role during service, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently while maintaining strong standards.
• Coach, mentor, and support culinary team members while helping create a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Assist with kitchen operations including scheduling, ordering, inventory management, and cost awareness.
• Monitor food preparation, presentation, cleanliness, and organization to ensure operational excellence.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives to support team growth.
• Identify opportunities to improve kitchen processes, efficiency, and overall performance.
• Work alongside the culinary leadership team to maintain a culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and pride in execution.

Requirements

• Previous leadership experience within a full-service restaurant or high-volume culinary environment.
• Strong culinary foundation with the ability to lead and support a kitchen team.
• Passion for hospitality, food, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Experience with kitchen operations including scheduling, ordering, inventory, and food cost management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
• A positive, team-oriented approach with a genuine interest in growing as a culinary leader.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Corporate Culture

Join a hospitality organization that values people, leadership development, and creating opportunities for team members to grow. This is an environment where passionate hospitality professionals can build their skills, take on new challenges, and continue developing their careers.

Employees have access to a variety of benefits, perks, and career opportunities within a diverse Canadian hospitality portfolio spanning restaurants, hotels, resorts, and entertainment properties.

For a culinary leader who enjoys mentoring others, taking ownership, and being part of a strong hospitality culture, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.