Sous Chef

Casino Rama, Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the gaming and entertainment sector is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its dynamic culinary team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire a brigade while ensuring guests receive an exceptional dining experience. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts and extensive experience in a large kitchen environment. With a focus on growth and development, this position promises a supportive and fun work atmosphere where your contributions will be valued. If you thrive in an ever-changing workplace and are excited about culinary challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent extended health and dental plan options

Opportunity for growth and development

Accumulation of paid time off

Exciting and supportive work environment

Employee driven recognition program

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of culinary experience, including two as Chef de Partie.
• Strong people management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the culinary team.
• Prepare written reports and handle stressful situations appropriately.
• Manage with a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Culinary Arts

People Management

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Stress Management

Education

Journeyman Cook papers / Red Seal

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Wages: $65,250 + 5% STIP.

What we offer:

• Excellent extended health and dental plan options
• Opportunity for growth and development, all under one roof!
• Accumulation of paid time off to support work-life balance
• Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
• Employee driven recognition program

This Role:

Within the role of Sous Chef, an accomplished and skillful candidate would become an integral team member of our brigade to ensure our guests’ expectations have been exceeded. Following the rubrics of our culinary mission will allow the candidate to share their wealth of knowledge and experience in guiding our culinary team in creating a paramount journey for our guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guidance in leading the team
• Handle stressful situations in an appropriate manner
• Prepare written reports
• Work a variety of shifts as required
• Other duties as required
• Manage with a very hands-on approach

What You’ll Require

• Must have journeyman Cook papers / Red Seal
• A passion for the Culinary arts
• A Culinarian who is excited by an ever-changing workplace and one that provides several different types of opportunities to grow and develop
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive culinary experience in a large kitchen, with a minimum of two (2) years as a Chef de Partie
• Strong people management skills
• Well-rounded in all areas of the kitchen including a basic knowledge of Pastry
• Must participate in a three (3) course cooking test during interview process
• Experience in Banquet or catering would be a plus
• White table cloth or casual dining Restaurant experience required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and good computer skills

Get to Know Gateway

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 30+ gaming properties in British Columbia and Ontario and two additional properties in Edmonton, Alberta. Across its entire portfolio, Gateway currently employs approximately 7,000 people and features approximately 334 table games (including 27 poker tables), 13,555 slots, 91 food and beverage outlets and 561 hotel rooms. Some of Gateway's proprietary brands include Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and the new Halley’s Club. Additional information is available at www.gatewaycasinos.com.

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