Sous Chef

RH; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company in Montreal seeks an experienced Sous Chef to enhance the culinary team. The role involves leading kitchen operations, managing financial performance, and ensuring high-quality guest experiences. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in a similar position and demonstrate advanced culinary skills alongside expertise in financial management. This position requires flexibility in working hours and offers a dynamic environment, alongside professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume restaurant.
• Expertise in managing food and labor costs.
• Advanced culinary skills, including high-level cooking standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop culinary team members.
• Partner with Executive Chef in kitchen's direction.
• Support with inventory control and reporting.
• Drive operational excellence in food quality and safety.
• Ensure world-class guest experiences through service execution.
• Document insights for team performance.
• Assume leadership in Executive Chef's absence.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial performance management

Microsoft Excel

Knife techniques

Strategic decision-making

Effective communication

Education

Culinary program curriculum or equivalent

Tools

Foodager (inventory management system)

Job description

Overview

With over 20 Hospitality experiences worldwide, RH Hospitality continues to expand our distinguished portfolio of Restaurants within our Design Galleries globally. Our goal is to blur the line between home and hospitality, creating an integrated experience that engages our guests and immerses them in the RH lifestyle.

RH is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to play a key leadership role in our culinary team. In this role, you will help create world-class guest experiences while driving the success of the business and upholding the highest quality standards. As a member of the Property Leadership Team, you will work alongside the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, cultivate and develop culinary talent, and support recruitment and administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Members by providing structured training and in-the-moment coaching and guidance to uphold RH’s culinary standards and support their professional growth
• Partner with the Executive Chef in shaping the strategic direction of the kitchen, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and building a high-performing team aligned with RH’s vision
• Support the Executive Chef with inventory controls and reporting, including labor cost optimization, food cost control, and inventory management, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Drive operational excellence by implementing and upholding quality and safety standards across all hospitality areas, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Own service execution, conducting line checks, monitoring food preparation, and leading expediting to maintain world-class guest experiences
• Document key updates and insights to ensure alignment, enhance team performance and support ongoing operational excellence
• Deliver exceptional results in our ever-changing and dynamic business while championing our Hospitality vision, strategy, and financial goals
• Assume full leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring seamless operations and team alignment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant; and/or culinary program curriculum; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven ability to manage financial performance, including labor and food costs, inventory controls, and strategic resource planning
• Expertise in computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Foodager (or other inventory management system) and email communication
• Advanced culinary expertise, including mastery of knife techniques and execution of high-level cooking standards
• Proven ability to work autonomously while making strategic decisions and collaborating effectively across all levels of leadership
• Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the country in which they are applying at the time of application
• Proficiency in English is required due to the international nature of our business and the need to communicate with global teams
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts as needed

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and move up to 25 kgs using appropriate equipment and techniques
• Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods
• Commitment to proper safety and sanitation practices in a commercial kitchen environment

We kindly request you submit your application materials, including your resume, in English, as proficiency in English is essential for this role.