sous-chef

Government of Canada - Western; Banff; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a skilled Sous-chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. In this role, you will lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure the delivery of high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a strong leader who can manage multiple tasks, maintain food safety standards, and demonstrate innovative cooking techniques. If you thrive under pressure and are passionate about culinary excellence, this opportunity will allow you to showcase your skills while enjoying the benefits of on-site housing and group insurance. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences in a beautiful setting.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and oversee food preparation activities.
• Estimate costs of supplies and maintain food cost records.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organizational Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• Hot

Work setting

• Hotel, motel, resort

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Estimate labour costs
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Monitor safety conditions
• Inspect to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Other benefits