Sous Chef

Push Operations; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rendesvouz is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations and support the culinary team in producing high-quality dishes for a busy dining venue.

The role requires flexibility to work variable shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends, with a strong focus on food safety and staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of culinary experience and ability to lead a kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices and kitchen hygiene.
• Food safety/nutrition qualifications are preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all food productions and ensure high-quality dishes.
• Provide leadership to kitchen staff and supervise chefs and cooks.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and hygiene procedures.
• Coordinate with suppliers and arrange equipment maintenance as needed.
• Maintain a busy, high-output kitchen environment with accuracy.
• Cook with passion, heart and pride in every service.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary trade diploma or Red Seal

Food safety/nutrition qualification preferred

Job description

Cosmopolitan cuisine and ultra lounge,Rendesvouz is a complete dining experience with amazing food, drinks and entertainment.

Located in the deep South, Rendesvouz offers a casually elegant take on cuisine, drinks and atmosphere.

ABOUT THE JOB

Position: Sous Chef

Terms of Employment: Full time. Candidates must be flexible and have the ability to work variable shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

The Sous Chef will be responsible for assisting with all food productions while providing critical support in building and growing Rendesvouz.

• Assists with food and safety compliance and food management.
• Helps to build and develop a high functioning Kitchen team
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs and cooks.
• Assist with arranging for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Enjoys a busy environment.
• Cooks with passion, heart and pride.

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• The Sous Chef demonstrates an ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete and of high quality.
• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects
• A positive “can-do” attitude, inquisitive style and customer focus approach in order to deal with challenging situations with integrity, empathy and sincerity

REQUIREMENTS

• Culinary trade diploma or Red Seal preferred
• Minimum 3 years of culinary experience, leadership experience preferred
• Food safety/ nutrition qualification are preferred.