sous-chef

Añejo Restaurant; Banff; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Añejo Restaurant in Banff seeks a dedicated Sous Chef with 2-3 years of experience. The role involves supervising kitchen operations, training staff, and preparing specialty meals. Applicants should possess strong leadership and communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be committed to delivering high-quality food experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in kitchens.
• High school graduation or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct kitchen staff in food preparation.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques to ensure quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Initiative

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot
  
  

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Bar
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
  
  

Supervision

• Working groups
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
  
  

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player