Sous Chef

Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan contributions

Disability coverage

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef for Amica Douglas House in Victoria, BC. This temporary full-time role runs 10:30am–6:00pm, Thursday through Monday, for a six-month contract.

Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $63,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits and vacation. You will support culinary leadership, menu planning, budget control and staff development. Candidates should have a Food Safe Certificate, at least three years of supervisory experience in fine dining, and

Qualifications

• Food Safe Certificate is required.
• Minimum three years supervisory experience in a fine dining setting.
• Five years progressive experience across diverse dining environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate kitchen in partnership with the Director of Culinary Services to ensure high quality meals.
• Assist in menu creation, budget control and staff development.
• Provide leadership, coaching and teamwork to kitchen staff.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and timely service for residents.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fine dining service

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Education

Food Safe Certificate

Red Seal Cook’s Qualification Certificate

Job description

Job Description

SOUS CHEF

Amica Douglas House

Temporary Full Time

10:30am - 6:00pm

Thursday - Monday

6 month contract

Amica embraces pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and offers a competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance.
Expected Salary Range: $50,000 - $63,000
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan contributions, disability, and employee wellness programs.
Vacation: Generous annual vacation entitlement, aligned with company policy.
Compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates whose experience surpasses the expectations for this role may be eligible for compensation above the advertised range.

Established in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles operates over 30 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. We offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, along with Long Term Care (LTC) in BC. We combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities for a personalized senior living experience.

At Amica, our values are at the heart of all we do. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those of all religions, ethnicities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and expressions, Black, Indigenous, Racialized People, and Persons with Disabilities.

Become part of a team where you can make a real impact in the lives of others each and every day.

A day in the life of a Sous Chef:

You are committed to service excellence and pride yourself in exceeding dining expectations by contributing to a culinary experience of the highest quality, consistency and creativity. Under the direction of theDirector of Culinary Servicesyou will be responsible for the smooth operation of the kitchen and the daily preparation of meals from pre-determined menus, ensuring the food quality and presentation meets fine dining standards. You will assist theDirector of Culinary Serviceswith menu creation, budget control and development of new ideas. You will provide instruction to the kitchen team and monitor kitchen service levels to ensure residents’ service needs are met.

How do I qualify?

You must have:

• Food Safe Certificate
• Minimum three years supervisory experience in a fine dining service environment
• Five years progressive experience in a variety of dining environments

Desired:

• Red Seal Cook’s Qualification Certificate

What we are looking for:

• Previous Hotel experience in a fine dining property
• Strong service orientation with demonstrated knowledge of all types of formal Dining Room service
• Excellent communication skills; team player skilled with motivating and coaching others
• Proven leadership abilities; approachable and diplomatic decision making style
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Detail oriented, with good organizational abilities
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond with a sense of urgency when required

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.