Sous Chef

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sous Chef in the heart of Montreal! In this dynamic role, you'll lead a talented culinary team, ensuring exceptional food quality and service for various events. With a focus on innovation and excellence, you'll collaborate closely with the Executive Chef on menu development and operational planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your culinary career in a supportive environment that values diversity and teamwork. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Social Benefits from Day One

Career Growth Opportunities

Diverse Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong background in banquet and catering functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise the culinary team for various food and catering events.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu planning and budgeting.

Skills

Culinary Supervisory Experience

Banquet and Catering Functions

Food Cost Controls

Communication Skills (French and English)

Teamwork

Prioritization Skills

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Why work with Restaurant Associates? Imagine joining a team that’s at the top of their game. Come to work at Restaurant Associates and learn from the pros how to serve thousands of visitors in some of the world’s best venues. Because of what we do, more than 30,000 guests enjoy an unforgettable experience every day. Learn. Grow. Serve. It’s a winning combination. Join us.

Job Summary

Location: Evolving high tech company situated in Downtown Montreal

Schedule : Monday to Friday, day time hours

Social benefits from day one.

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Sous Chef, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Prepare and supervise the culinary team in preparation of a wide variety of foods and catering events in addition to sharing food knowledge with the team.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu planning and development, operation planning, expenditures, budgeting, costing and maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Ensure good client relationships are maintained and that the client is satisfied with the service and menu options provided.
• Ensure strict compliance with Compass’ Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.
• Coordinate frequent workplace inspections and WHMIS training of all staff and promptly report any workplace accident or incident to head office.
• Make recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen, its equipment and other areas as appropriate.

Think you have what it takes to be our Sous Chef? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.

• Two years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced, corporate environment.
• Strong background in banquet and catering functions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
• Hard-working team player with ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in French and English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.