sous-chef

Chambar Restaurant Corp; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambar Restaurant Corp is seeking an experienced sous-chef to manage kitchen operations in our Vancouver location. You will train and supervise cooks, prepare and cook meals for daily service and special events, and contribute to menu development with a focus on Canadian, European, and African-inspired dishes.

The role requires strong leadership, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience ideally.
• On-site position with no remote work.

Responsibilities

• Estimate amounts and costs of supplies and foods.
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervise activities of kitchen staff and chefs.
• Create new recipes and menu items.
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Flexible

Initiative

Organized

Dependability

Education

Secondary graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Ranks of chefs

• Sous-chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• 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
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian
• European
• African cuisine

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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