Sous Chef

Jobvite, Inc.; Penticton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package for full-time

Retirement savings plan

Fun work environment

Family and friends discounts on travel

Development and training opportunities

Job summary

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen activities, manage staff, and deliver high-quality food and service. A strong background in culinary management and customer-focused leadership is essential.

The role offers full-time employment with benefits, retirement plan, and opportunities for development. Join a dynamic team in a supportive environment that values safety and excellence in foodservice.

Qualifications

• Two to five years experience in restaurant supervision or an equivalent combination of education, and experience.
• Diploma or degree in culinary arts or restaurant management is an asset.
• Red Seal or equivalent certification an asset.
• Provincial certifications for alcohol service and food preparation.
• Working knowledge with spreadsheets, word processing, email, point of sale and inventory control applications.
• Solid customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds required.

Responsibilities

• Manages kitchen activities and staff, ensuring that they have sufficient resources available.
• Ensures consistent and high quality food preparation and presentation.
• Develops, provides feedback and directs staff to achieve high levels of performance and customer service.
• Contributes to the menu and budget development.
• Identifies business opportunities and organizes or oversees the development and deliverables of these efforts.
• Works with the casino management team and participates in casino initiatives.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene is maintained, refrigerators and storerooms are organized, and that all food products are correctly stored.
• Retains a thorough and updated knowledge of policies and procedures, regulations, products and services.

Skills

Restaurant supervision

Leadership

Customer service

Education

Culinary arts degree

Red Seal certification

Alcohol service certification

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Email

POS

Inventory control

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Wage Rate: $55,281.00/annum

The Gateway to Your Future

Join our amazing team! The Sous Chef will manage kitchen activities and collaborate with staff to create signature dishes that will keep customers coming back! The role calls for a self-motivated professional who enhances communication and commitment in creating effective and focused work teams.

With a combination of your outstanding customer service and leadership skills, and a passion for food and business, you will help your team contribute to Gateway’s ongoing success!

We Provide

• Full benefits package for full-time employees
• Retirement savings plan
• Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
• Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
• Development and training opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Manages kitchen activities and staff, ensuring that they have sufficient resources available
• Ensures consistent and high quality food preparation and presentation
• Develops, provides feedback and directs staff to achieve high levels of performance and customer service
• Contributes to the menu and budget development
• Identifies business opportunities and organizes or oversees the development and deliverables of these efforts
• Works with the casino management team and participates in casino initiatives
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene is maintained, refrigerators and storerooms are organized, and that all food products are correctly stored
• Retains a thorough and updated knowledge of policies and procedures, regulations, products and services

What You Bring

• Two to five years experience in restaurant supervision or an equivalent combination of education, and experience
• Diploma or degree in culinary arts or restaurant management is an asset
• Red Seal or equivalent certification an asset
• Provincial certifications for alcohol service and food preparation
• Working knowledge with spreadsheets, word processing , email, point of sale and inventory control applications
• Solid customer service skills
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds required

About Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited ("Gateway") is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 31 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. Across its entire portfolio, Gateway currently employs approximately 7,000 people and features approximately 380 table games (including poker tables), 14,204 slots, 76 food and beverage outlets and 564 hotel rooms. A multi-pronged growth strategy has seen Gateway diversify and expand its product offering, including developing proprietary casino and restaurant brands. This has dramatically improved the gaming customer experience and also attracts new gaming and restaurant customers. Some of Gateway’s proprietary brands include Grand Villa Casino, Cascades Casino, Starlight Casino, Playtime Casino, Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and Chow Lucky Noodle Bar.

Gateway is a proud Canadian company that strives to choose Canadian products and local services. In 2022, Gateway celebrated 30 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada. Additional information is available at gatewaycasinos.com

Gateway is a proud equal opportunity employer and dedicates itself to Respect, Integrity, Team-Work and Exceptional Customer Service. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Gateway does not utilize any form of artificial intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.