Sous Chef

The Dorian Autograph Collection Hotel & Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Downtown; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Training & development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Dorian Autograph Collection Hotel & Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Downtown is seeking a talented Sous Chef to support the culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will ensure high-quality food preparation, presentation, and safety standards in a fast-paced, downtown hotel kitchen.

You lead and develop kitchen colleagues, manage daily production, and stay current with menu trends and techniques, while upholding brand standards and guest satisfaction across all service

Qualifications

• Red-Seal certified culinary professional with a minimum of three years of experience within a similar high-end operation.
• Someone with an outstanding work ethic, reliability, punctuality and an approachable demeanor, with a strong commitment to safety.
• FoodSafe certification.
• Strong knife skills and workable knowledge of various kitchen equipment.
• Solid understanding of standard measurements and portions.
• Energetic with a passion for food.
• Good leadership experience, being able to lead and develop a team.
• Able to work well under pressure and enjoy a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communicator who values teamwork and collaboration.
• Able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time and lift or carry objects up to 40 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver exceptional service to guests and associates alike, setting a shining example for all to follow.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment at all times.
• Support the Executive Chef in delivering consistently high-quality food.
• Assist in the supervision and professional development of kitchen associates.
• Estimate daily production needs, checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Have full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.
• Follow good preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature.
• Operate and maintain all department equipment and report any that are malfunctioning.
• Ensure effective communication amongst leaders and associates by maintaining a secure and friendly working environment.
• Have excellent knowledge of menu creation, whilst maintaining quality and controlling costs in a volume food business.
• Consult daily with Executive Chef on the day’s requirements and functions, including any last-minute events.
• Guide and train the kitchen associates on a daily basis to ensure high morale and a motivated working environment.
• Follow all safety and security policies and procedures, report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions.

Skills

Knife skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Food safety awareness

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Red-Seal certification

Job description

At the Dorian, Autograph Collection and Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Downtown our associates ensure that every guest experience is a masterpiece, blending impeccable service with whimsical intrigue. Our associates are focused on providing our guests with the best stay possible, to help them pursue their passions through travel.

Together we have two unique experiences, with one address, and one team of hospitality professionals dedicated to being the best in everything we do.

OUR ROLE

We are seeking an inspirational and highly skilled Sous Chef, responsible for supporting the culinary team in delivering consistently high-quality culinary experiences by ensuring the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and presentation of menu items, while keeping up to date with new products, recipes and preparation techniques.

Key accountabilities include:

• Consistently deliver exceptional service to guests and associates alike, setting a shining example for all to follow.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment at all times.
• Support the Executive Chef in delivering consistently high-quality food.
• Assist in the supervision and professional development of kitchen associates.
• Estimate daily production needs, checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Have full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.
• Follow good preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature.
• Operate and maintain all department equipment and report any that are malfunctioning.
• Ensure effective communication amongst leaders and associates by maintaining a secure and friendly working environment.
• Have excellent knowledge of menu creation, whilst maintaining quality and controlling costs in a volume food business.
• Consult daily with Executive Chef on the day’s requirements and functions, including any last-minute events.
• Guide and train the kitchen associates on a daily basis to ensure high morale and a motivated working environment.
• Follow all safety and security policies and procedures, report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions.

YOUR STORY

• A Red-Seal certified culinary professional with a minimum of three years of experience within a similar high-end operation in a downtown city center.
• Someone with an outstanding work ethic, along with a track record of reliability, punctuality and an approachable demeanor, with a strong commitment to safety.
• FoodSafe certification.
• Strong knife skills and workable knowledge of various kitchen equipment.
• Solid understanding of standard measurements and portions.
• Energetic with a passion for food.
• Good leadership experience, being able to lead and develop a team.
• Able to work well under pressure and enjoy a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communicator who values teamwork and collaboration.
• Able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time and lift or carry objects up to 40 pounds or more.

Benefits of Working for Concord Hospitality

Concord associates earn competitive wages and are eligible to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer training and development as well as career advancement opportunities. We thrive on reward and recognition and will provide you and your team ample opportunities to shine within the company as well as within the brand.

Working for Concord Hospitality

Concord Hospitality invests in our associates by providing training and development at all levels. Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Concord’s associates are what our company is built upon, and we strive to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work-like harmony, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations possible, in every market we exist.

Our cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN!

If you are a proven top performer, looking for a culture-rich and award-winning company, and you are ready to represent an amazing brand in a great and thriving location…we may be the perfect fit!