Sous Chef

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming and entertainment company in Kamloops is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen activities and ensure high-quality food preparation. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of kitchen supervision experience and strong leadership skills. Join a supportive team with opportunities for advancement and development.

Benefits

Full benefits package for full-time employees

Retirement savings plan

Family and friends discounts

Development and paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Two to five years experience in kitchen supervision or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen activities and staff, ensuring sufficient resources.
• Ensure consistent and high-quality food preparation.
• Develop and direct staff to achieve high performance levels.
• Contribute to menu and budget development.
• Identify business opportunities and oversee projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or degree in culinary arts or restaurant management

Red Seal or equivalent certification

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing applications

Point of sale applications

Inventory control applications

Job description

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $52,201 to $58,725

The Gateway to Your Future

Join our amazing team! The Sous Chef will manage kitchen activities and collaborate with staff to create signature dishes that will keep customers coming back! The role calls for a self-motivated professional who enhances communication and commitment in creating effective and focused work teams.

With a combination of your outstanding customer service and leadership skills, and a passion for food and business, you will help your team contribute to Match and Gateway’s ongoing success!

We Provide

• Full benefits package for full-time employees
• Retirement savings plan
• Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
• Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage and fitness
• Development and paid training opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Manages kitchen activities and staff, ensuring that they have sufficient resources available
• Ensures consistent and high quality food preparation and presentation
• Develops, provides feedback and directs staff to achieve high levels of performance and customer service
• Contributes to the menu and budget development
• Identifies business opportunities and organizes or oversees the development and deliverables of these efforts
• Works with the casino management team and participates in casino initiatives
• Ensures cleanliness and hygiene is maintained, refrigerators and storerooms are organized, and that all food products are correctly stored
• Retains a thorough and updated knowledge of policies and procedures, regulations, products and services

What You Bring

• Two to five years experience in kitchen supervision or an equivalent combination of education, and experience
• Diploma or degree in culinary arts or restaurant management is an asset
• Red Seal or equivalent certification an asset
• Working knowledge with spreadsheets, word processing, email, point of sale and inventory control applications
• Solid customer service skills
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds required

Why Work With Us?

Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognized for your unique contribution and career advancement opportunities across our 31 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs while working in a dynamic and fun environment.

Get to Know Gateway

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (Gateway) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. Across its 31 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta, Gateway currently employs approximately 8,648 people and boasts approximately 448 table games (including 49 poker tables), 13,887 slots, 85 restaurants and bars and 561 hotel rooms.

Gateway is a proud equal opportunity employer and dedicates itself to Respect, Integrity, Team-Work and Exceptional Customer Service. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.