Sous Chef

White Spot; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in Langley is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality, managing staff training, and meeting profit targets. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a professional kitchen, holds a Food Safe Level 1 certificate, and possesses strong communication skills. Competitive compensation starting at $52,800 and opportunities for advancement are provided.

Benefits

Total compensation starting at $52,800, inclusive of tips

Staff discount at all JRG locations

Opportunity for advancement

Access to ongoing training through Joseph Richard University

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a professional kitchen.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification.
• First Aid Level 1 preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all kitchen positions execute routines and complete checklists.
• Assist in kitchen recruitment and staff training.
• Maintain high level of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Word and Excel

Education

Food Safe Level 1

Tools

Optimum

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our Culinary Team at S+L Kitchen & Bar in Langley!

Job Summary:

The Sous Chef (SC) is responsible for all kitchen operations at their specific location in support of the Head Chef (HC). He or she has the autonomy to make decisions that will positively impact the business in areas of guest satisfaction and food quality and is responsible for ensuring the profitability and cleanliness of the kitchen in alignment with the HC. Further the SC is responsible for assisting the HC in staffing, training and development of all kitchen positions.

The Perks:

• Total compensation starting at $52,800, inclusive of tips and qualifying bonuses!
• Staff discount at all JRG locations and discounted meals during shifts
• Opportunity to participate in the Company's Extended Health Benefits Plan after 6 months of employment
• Access to ongoing training and development through Joseph Richard University (JRU)
• Opportunity for advancement throughout all JRG establishments and divisions

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all kitchen positions execute routines and complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists and log out reports.
• Managing profit reporting and participation in monthly profit meetings.
• Assisting the HC with all areas of kitchen recruitment and training, including interviewing, orientations, onboarding and continued training and development.
• Assisting the HC with conducting monthly environment audits as per JRG and local health protection standards, including cooking line, prep areas, storage areas, prep halls, loading docks, exterior compounds, coolers and freezers.
• Assisting the HC with controlling food costs by reviewing portion control, minimizing waste and conducting weekly food inventory counts and variances are investigated.
• Tracking QSA's and provide follow up training and improvements.
• Managing kitchenware and disposables budgets.
• Assisting the HC with managing kitchen staff schedule, overtime and labour targets.
• Monitoring sales trends and forecasts sales to ensure schedules are written to achieve sales and labour targets.
• Maintain high level food quality and presentation in accordance with organization's standard recipes and specifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervising team of 5 or more

Working Conditions:

• Hours and shifts may vary. Includes working evenings, weekends and holidays. Work is performed in restaurant kitchen and office environments.

*Salary negotiable, based on experience

Requirements
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a professional kitchen
Food Safe Level 1
First Aid Level 1, preferred but not mandatory
Proficient working knowledge of Word and Excel
Knowledge of Optimum is an asset
Detail-oriented
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Joseph Richard Group is a collection of unique hospitality ventures owned by André Joseph Bourque and Ryan Richard Moreno. With first-class offerings, an acclaimed culinary team, and a genuinely kind-hearted service team, our mission is to make this your moment !