Sous Chef

Eldorado Resort; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eldorado Resort seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to elevate its culinary offerings on the picturesque shores of Okanagan Lake. This role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring meal quality, and fostering an exceptional dining experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Employee discounts on accommodations and dining

Focus on staff recognition and teambuilding

Room for growth and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience in fine dining.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and staff.
• Ensure meal quality and consistency.
• Train culinary staff and develop creative menus.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Relationship Skills

Customer Service

Job description

Our spectacular Eldorado Resort is situated right on the shores of Okanagan Lake, a few kilometers south of the William R. Bennett bridge. Eldorado Resort consists of Hotel Eldorado, Manteo, and Eldorado Marina, with world-class amenities including multiple outlets, gyms, indoor and outdoor pools, boardwalk, tennis courts, and a private beach.

When you've enjoyed a delicious meal on our Boardwalk or stayed in one of our rooms, you'll understand what we mean when we say Eldorado Resort is life in a postcard.

Ifyou're looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to showcase your talent and join a team that brings out the best in each other, then keep reading!

Position Summary:
The Sous Chef is devoted to all aspects of food preparation to facilitate the creation of truly spectacular cuisine. The Sous Chef will assist with monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support, guidance, and training to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standard:

• Support the Chef de Cuisineby assuming basic management responsibilities, supervising the day-to-day functions of kitchen employees, and contributing to maximizing the overall profit and performance of the Food and Beverage department
• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
• Ensure the consistency and quality of all meals created (seasoning, portion size, appearance)
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with developing and implementing creative menu items that adhere to company standards
• Manage hourly kitchen employees by recording hours for payroll, scheduling, training, coaching, and evaluating
• Prepare and train culinary staff on the preparation and presentation of foods such as salads, sauces, soups, butchering, etc.
• Lead and coach the team toward achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, quality, and consistency daily
• Contribute to the morale and well-being of the kitchen team by exemplifying Eldorado Resort values
• Create a friendly, professional environment that inspires teamwork

What are we looking for?

To successfully fill this role, you should demonstrate the following:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role in a fast-paced, fine dining environment
• Possess strong leadership, organization, and relationship skills
• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Experience with training, basic financial management, and customer service
• Excellent technical knowledge of contemporary cooking styles and ingredients
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner and in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Perks

• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee discounts on accommodations, and diningat our sister properties (Four Points by Sheraton, Hampton Inn & Suites - Kelowna Airport and Home2Suites Fort St John)
• An excellent work environment, with a focus on staff recognition and teambuilding
• Room for growth and development

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Eldorado family!