sous-chef

AGAVE AUTHENTIC MEXICAN GRILL; Regina; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary sector is seeking a skilled sous-chef to lead their kitchen team. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, creating innovative recipes, and ensuring high-quality food preparation for a variety of events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, strong leadership abilities, and experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment. If you thrive under pressure and have a knack for culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you to showcase your skills and creativity in a vibrant team setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a restaurant setting as a sous-chef.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and manage food preparation activities.
• Create new recipes and plan menus to meet quality standards.
• Maintain records of food costs and inventory management.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work Setting

• Restaurant

Ranks of Chefs

• Sous-chef

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Analyze operating costs and other data
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Mexican
• Halal
• Vegan

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player