Sous Chef

Qualicum Beach Cafe; Qualicum Beach; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary scene is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a stunning waterfront location, delivering exceptional dining experiences with a focus on seafood and Asian influences. You will lead a dedicated kitchen team, manage food costs, and ensure the highest quality of dishes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for leadership, this could be the perfect opportunity to grow your career in an exciting and supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive Wages with Gratuities

Relocation Assistance

Bonus Structure

Staff Discounts

Teamwork Culture

Hands-on Training

Qualifications

• 4+ years of high-volume kitchen experience is preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a culinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage food/labour costs and maintain food cost targets.
• Cook and prepare high-quality dishes for guests.
• Train kitchen personnel and oversee kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Arts Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Food Preparation Equipment

Job description

Who We Are

Welcome to the Nanoose Bay Cafe, a true west coast hospitality experience with a stunning marina ocean view! We are a growing company and excited to be in one of the most spectacular restaurant locations on Vancouver Island. We are an upscale casual restaurant that focuses on seafood with a hint of Asian influence. We have an extensive wine and cocktail program to complement every dining experience for our guests. We strive to deliver luxury service for our guests from the moment they arrive to the end of their meal; we want their time with us to be memorable.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef with a strong work ethic, leadership skills, and a great attitude to join our exciting team here at the Nanoose Bay Café! If you have prior experience leading a culinary team, are detail-oriented & organized, and able to multi-task, we would love to have you on our team.

What You’ll Do

1. Possess the aptitude of strong oversight – able to quantify prep tasks and prepare the kitchen for service with detail and excellence.
2. Manage food/labour costs - able to maintain food cost targets through portion and waste control, inventory management, and labour.
3. Cook and prepare dishes of the highest quality for our guests to enjoy.
4. Assist the Chef de Cuisine in all of their specific duties and assume that role in the absence of the CDC.
5. Train all kitchen personnel, responsible for performance management and team development.
6. Maintain and manage others to operate a clean, neat, and presentable kitchen.
7. Demonstrate proper use and knowledge of all food preparation and cooking equipment and procedures at all times for all stations.
8. Work quickly and efficiently to deliver consistent and delicious dishes.
9. Support all team members in every role both front of house and back of house.
10. Communicate effectively between shifts and with culinary leaders and peers.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate

1. Possesses a warm and welcoming personality, is friendly and outgoing, demonstrating a positive attitude and energy at all times.
2. 4+ years of high-volume kitchen experience is an asset.
3. 3+ years of leadership or managing capacity in a similar workplace setting.
4. Strong organization skills, able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
5. Sets an example for a respectful, collaborative team while demonstrating appropriate working behaviors.

What We Offer

Competitive wages with gratuities, relocation assistance, bonus structure, staff discounts. A strong culture of teamwork, culture, and a fun and fast-paced work environment. Development and hands-on training to grow your career alongside our culinary team.

If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to meeting you!