Sous-chef

Sous-chef; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,420 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

The Sous-chef position available in Vancouver, Canada, involves overseeing kitchen operations and supervising staff in a fast-paced restaurant environment. You will be responsible for maintaining records of food costs, preparing meals, and demonstrating techniques to the cooking staff.

Applicants should have a trades certificate or diploma and experience in a similar role. The position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure. Full-time hours with a pay range of $36.60 to $38.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising kitchen staff and ensuring food quality.
• Ability to demonstrate cooking techniques and manage kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Supervise activities of cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

$36.60 to $38.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 hours per week

Full time

Starts as soon as possible

1 vacancy

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

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Rank of Chef

Sous-chef

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Supervise activities of sous‑chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Leading/instructing individuals

Supervision

3‑4 people

Experience and specialization

• Fish and seafood
• Meat, poultry and game

Additional Information

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.