Sous Chef

Pomeroy Lodging; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health and Wellness benefit plan

Paid on-the-job training

Personal days: 4 per year

Pomeroy Stay Travel Program

Job summary

Pomeroy Lodging is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our fast-paced kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining food preparation standards and supervising the culinary team.

The position offers competitive wages, health benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Successful candidates must have strong supervisory skills and a minimum of two years culinary experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of culinary experience and strong supervisory skills.
• Previous leadership experience in the culinary field required.
• Experience as Sous Chef is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food preparation consistency following hotel recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work areas.
• Supervise and mentor culinary team members.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Training and coaching

Education

Journeyman's papers or equivalent

Food Safety certification

Diploma in Culinary discipline

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our fast-paced kitchen team. We offer top-of-market wages and excellent perks.

Pomeroy Perks

• Competitive wages and Health and Wellness benefit plan
• Paid on the job training with additional learning opportunities
• Growth and development opportunities, both personal and professional
• Personal days: 4 per year after 6 months of continued full-time employment
• Pomeroy Stay Travel Program

The Job Duties Are As Follows

• Ensure consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment with strict adherence to Health and Safety SOP's. Is conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment for all team members.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards and gives direction to the culinary team.
• Maintains full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions. Is able to manage quality standards for creation to table service.
• Ensures the proper labelling of food and its rotation to ensure that the product remains fresh and compliant with our set standards. Checks and maintains equipment to maintain proper temperatures for fridges, coolers, fryers, and freezers.
• Supervises the activities of the culinary team and provides coaching and feedback as needed. This includes training staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Has the technical job skills required to maintain organizational and professional standards in their area of work. Their work and the work of their shift/people is of sufficient quality to consistently make a great first impression.
• Assists leader in training team members in all of the technical skills required to be successful in their roles. Understands that every employee on their shift is a reflection of their training and coaching skills. Assists in meeting multiple demands and competing priorities by using the tools and resources.
• Is able to recognize strengths in their peers and share their technical knowledge in the pursuit of improving their people's work skills; freely shares their work experience in team meetings to improve workplace processes and service standards.
• Does not accept mediocrity in the delivery of service on their shift. Able to evaluate the status quo and is able to recommend improvements for the performance department. Does not let operational roadblocks hamper their ability to deliver quality; finds creative solutions.
• Their department is perceived as a centre of excellence and they are called upon to share their technical knowledge and best practices with their peers throughout the business.

Successful Candidates Must Have The Following Credentials

• Two years of culinary experience and strong supervisory skills capable of motivating, leading and developing associates
• Previous leadership experience in the culinary field required
• Previous tenure as Sous Chef in hotel property is considered an asset
• Journeyman's papers or international equivalent required
• Valid Foodsafe certification or advanced (Level 2) Food Safety certification is preferred
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset

Working Conditions

This position may work long days and/or weekends to meet periodic upturn in business demands. This position is set in a fast-paced environment on your feet with high levels of interaction with employees, managing multiple and competing priorities.

Team You Will Lead

Daily Culinary Team Supervision

About Pomeroy Lodging

Pomeroy Lodging is Western Canada’s leader in hospitality and lodging. Driven to meet every need, we own and operate a comprehensive range of hotels and resorts throughout the West. Our investment goes well beyond the walls of our hotels and the land we build on. Pomeroy Lodging is committed to investing heavily in our people, properties, and communities.

Pomeroy Lodging LP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Pomeroy Lodging LP does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status, age, gender, race, religion, sexual identification, or any other legally protected characteristics.