Sous Chef

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Hotel discounts for you and family/fun

Job summary

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront is seeking a capable Sous Chef to support daily kitchen leadership, mentor staff, and uphold exceptional food quality. You will collaborate with the Chef to drive menu development and ensure brand standards across all functions.

The role requires strong culinary skills, prior supervisory experience, and a passion for guest satisfaction in a fast-paced hotel environment. Kingston, Ontario operations offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a fine dining environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a lead cook, supervisory, or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of kitchen operations with advanced culinary skills and techniques.
• Previous banquet or large-scale event experience considered an asset.
• Proven understanding of food cost control, labour management, and inventory practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Previous experience within a Marriott environment and knowledge of Delta Hotels brand standards is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Self-motivated with a passion for culinary excellence and staying current with industry trends.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse and multicultural team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively within a diverse team environment
• Must possess the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-culture environment with co-workers, managers, and guests
• Must be able to workdays, nights, weekends, special holidays
• Ability to cope with high pressure situations and adapt to changing situations with tact and diplomacy
• Red Seal certification an asset

Responsibilities

• Verify all soups, stocks, sauces, meats, and other ingredients for all functions
• Prepare and cook food in accordance with hotel standards
• Work effectively with other hotel departments to ensure brand standards, product, and service expectations are consistently met
• Meets with Sales & Catering Manager to coordinate the details for banquet functions
• Train, coach, guide kitchen staff on food preparation, cooking techniques, garnishing and presentation of food
• Follow proper purchasing procedures and maintain positive relationships with suppliers
• Monitor the scheduling of staff as per business levels, monitor labor costs and be mindful of food costs
• Assists in the creation of restaurant menus that are seasonal, current, and creative and facilitate menu tastings with both front and back of house
• Respond to guest concerns, complaints, and compliments as required
• Establish high standards and manage the process of continual improvements in the quality of food, kitchen, and sanitation
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, fridges, and storage areas
• Enforce health & safety standards and legislative compliance
• Provides leadership, direction, innovation, motivation, creativity, and versatility to the Kitchen operations. Strive for maximum efficiency in the operations and staff productivity
• Follow and enforce all Hotel policies, emergency procedures, and HR policies
• Direct, supervise, coach, guide, and encourage Kitchen employees. Implement progressive discipline procedures, when necessary, in consultation with the Chef/Human Resources
• Provides regular and ongoing feedback to the kitchen staff
• Assist line cooks whenever needed and ensure quality product and presentation at all times
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Chef

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Red Seal certification

Job description

As our Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Chef to help lead day-to-day kitchen operations, mentor and develop team members, maintain exceptional food quality, and bring creativity and innovation to the guest experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to make an impact.

This position is being posted to fill a current vacancy in our organization.

What You'll Do

• Verify all soups, stocks, sauces, meats, and other ingredients for all functions
• Prepare and cook food in accordance with hotel standards
• Work effectively with other hotel departments to ensure brand standards, product, and service expectations are consistently met
• Meets with Sales & Catering Manager to coordinate the details for banquet functions
• Train, coach, guide kitchen staff on food preparation, cooking techniques, garnishing and presentation of food
• Follow proper purchasing procedures and maintain positive relationships with suppliers
• Monitor the scheduling of staff as per business levels, monitor labor costs and be mindful of food costs.
• Assists in the creation of restaurant menus that are seasonal, current, and creative and facilitate menu tastings with both front and back of house.
• Respond to guest concerns, complaints, and compliments as required
• Establish high standards and manage the process of continual improvements in the quality of food, kitchen, and sanitation.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, fridges, and storage areas
• Enforce health & safety standards and legislative compliance.
• Provides leadership, direction, innovation, motivation, creativity, and versatility to the Kitchen operations. Strive for maximum efficiency in the operations and staff productivity.
• Follow and enforce all Hotel policies, emergency procedures, and HR policies.
• Direct, supervise, coach, guide, and encourage Kitchen employees. Implement progressive discipline procedures, when necessary, in consultation with the Chef/Human Resources.
• Provides regular and ongoing feedback to the kitchen staff
• Assist line cooks whenever needed and ensure quality product and presentation at all times
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Chef

The above responsibilities are not all inclusive and may be amended from time to time.

Who We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a fine dining environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a lead cook, supervisory, or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of kitchen operations with advanced culinary skills and techniques.
• Previous banquet or large-scale event experience considered an asset.
• Proven understanding of food cost control, labour management, and inventory practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Previous experience within a Marriott environment and knowledge of Delta Hotels brand standards is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Self-motivated with a passion for culinary excellence and staying current with industry trends.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse and multicultural team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively within a diverse team environment
• Must possess the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-culture environment with co-workers, managers, and guests
• Must be able to workdays, nights, weekends, special holidays
• Ability to cope with high pressure situations and adapt to changing situations with tact and diplomacy
• Red Seal certification an asset

Why Join Us?

• Earn an annual salary of $65,000
• Join a supportive team that values your skills, dedication, and growth.
• Advance your career through hands‑on experience and clear development opportunities.
• Be part of a reputable hotel known for delivering exceptional guest service and quality.
• Enjoy job stability, competitive benefits, and flexible scheduling that supports work‑life balance.
• Create meaningful, memorable experiences for guests from all over the world.

At Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront, your work matters — every day you’ll contribute to a team committed to excellence and making every guest’s stay extraordinary. Join us and be part of something special!

Owned and operated by Diamond Hotels Management Inc. we are committed to delivering exceptional, guest centric hospitality experiences, supporting our associates in meaningful ways, positively impacting the community and integrating sustainable tourism into every part of our business.

Working for our Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront property allows for many growth and development opportunities in each department and property, participating in fun, inclusive employee events, access to discounted Kingston Frontenacs Hockey Tickets, group insurance benefits for full‑time employees, hotel discounts for you, your family and friends, and more!

We are committed to contribute to a systemic change in equity, diversity, and inclusion. Diamond Hotels is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We commit to identify, prevent, and eliminate discrimination and harassment in all its forms with respect to race, color, ancestry, place of origin, physical or mental disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, political belief, marital status, or family status of that person or that group or class of persons.

We are further committed to compliance with all fair employment practices relating to citizenship and immigration status. In recruiting for our team, we want to know more about the collective sum of your experiences, knowledge, innovation, self‑expression, and talent that you invest in your work. We encourage members of designated groups and Indigenous Peoples to self‑identify and apply.

We will also make accommodation available to job applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process. During this process, if an applicant requests accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 613-650-5420 and we will consult with the applicant and arrange for a suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.