Sous Chef

White Spot; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Sous Chef at Townhall Public House Maple Ridge. Take charge of kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and guest satisfaction. With opportunities for advancement and comprehensive training, this role promises to enhance your culinary career significantly.

Benefits

Total compensation starting at $49,800, inclusive of tips

Bonuses available based on targets achieved

Staff discount at all JRG locations

Access to extended health benefits after 6 months

Ongoing training and development through Joseph Richard University

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
• Proficient working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Optimum is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all kitchen operations supporting the Head Chef.
• Ensuring kitchen staff execute routines and complete checklists.
• Assisting with kitchen recruitment, training, and monthly audits.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Cost Control

Education

Formal culinary education

Food Safe Level 1

First Aid Level 1

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Optimum

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our Culinary Team at Townhall Public House Maple Ridge!

***In order to be considered for this opportunity, please ensure your application includes either an attached resume, or manually filled in work experience information. Thank you!

Summary:
The Sous Chef (SC) is responsible for all kitchen operations at their specific location in support of the Head Chef (HC). He or she has the autonomy to make decisions that will positively impact the business in areas of guest satisfaction and food quality and is responsible for ensuring the profitability and cleanliness of the kitchen in alignment with the HC. Further the SC is responsible for assisting the HC in staffing, training and development of all kitchen positions.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all kitchen positions execute routines and complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists and log out reports.
• Managing profit reporting and participation in monthly profit meetings.
• Assisting the HC with all areas of kitchen recruitment and training, including interviewing, orientations, onboarding and continued training and development.
• Assisting the HC with conducting monthly environment audits as per JRG and local health protection standards, including cooking line, prep areas, storage areas, prep halls, loading docks, exterior compounds, coolers and freezers.
• Assisting the HC with controlling food costs by reviewing portion control, minimizing waste and conducting weekly food inventory counts and variances are investigated.
• Tracking QSA's and provide follow up training and improvements.
• Managing kitchenware and disposables budgets.
• Assisting the HC with managing kitchen staff schedule, overtime and labour targets.
• Monitoring sales trends and forecasts sales to ensure schedules are written to achieve sales and labour targets.
• Maintain high level food quality and presentation in accordance with organization's standard recipes and specifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervising team of 5 or more

Working Conditions:

• Hours and shifts may vary. Includes working evenings, weekends and holidays. Work is performed in restaurant kitchen and office environments.

The Perks:

• Total compensation starting at $49,800, inclusive of tips
• Bonuses available, based on targets achieved
• Staff discount at all JRG locations and discounted meals during shifts
• Opportunity to participate in the Company's Extended Health Benefits Plan after 6 months of employment
• Access to ongoing training and development through Joseph Richard University (JRU)
• Opportunity for advancement throughout all JRG establishments and divisions

*Salary negotiable, based on experience

Requirements
Minimum of 3 years' culinary experience in a professional kitchen
Food Safe Level 1
First Aid Level 1 considered an asset
Proficient working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel
Knowledge of Optimum is an asset
Formal culinary education considered an asset
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Joseph Richard Group is a collection of unique hospitality ventures owned by André Joseph Bourque and Ryan Richard Moreno. With first-class offerings, an acclaimed culinary team, and a genuinely kind-hearted service team, our mission is to make this your moment !