Sous-chef

Browns Socialhouse; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Browns Socialhouse in Kamloops is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to supervise cooks and kitchen staff, develop menus, and ensure high-quality culinary output for daily service and special events.

The role demands strong leadership, organized workflow, and the ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Prior experience in a restaurant setting and ability to train staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Secondary school certificate or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of cooking/leadership experience preferred.
• Experience supervising cooks and kitchen staff is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervise activities of chefs, cooks and kitchen workers.
• Create new recipes and train staff in prep and presentation.
• Prepare and cook complete meals for regular service and events.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary school certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Offshore

Tasks

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Morning

Experience

• 5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Day
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week