Sous Chef - CY Edmonton

Concord Hospitality Enterprises; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. In this exciting role, you will train and mentor kitchen associates, ensuring that every dish meets the highest quality standards. You'll be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, managing schedules, and maintaining effective communication within the team. This opportunity not only offers competitive wages but also a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement. Join a company that values work-life balance and invests in your professional growth, all while delivering exceptional service to guests.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Discounted Room Rates

Training & Development

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a culinary leadership role with strong team training skills.
• Ability to maintain high food quality and adhere to recipes.

Responsibilities

• Train kitchen associates and ensure high-quality food preparation.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain open communication with management.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Training

Communication

Problem-Solving

Supervision

Education

Culinary Degree

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Scheduling Software

Job description

Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton
One Thorton Court, 99 Street & Jasper Ave
Edmonton, AB T5J2E7, CAN

Description

We are hiring a Sous Chef!

Responsibilities:

1. Trains all associates in the kitchen how to perform their job duties to the best of their abilities, including plate presentation, display work and all other areas that associates need to learn and grow in their position.
2. Writes schedules, evaluates, and directs all personnel.
3. Keeps open verbal and written communication between the management and associates.
4. Writes and presents disciplinary action as needed.
5. Provides associates with the tools and equipment they need to do their jobs.
6. Takes immediate action on problems that are encountered in the kitchen.
7. Participates in monthly department meetings, weekly staff meetings, weekly kitchen meetings, monthly kitchen inventory and the MOD program.
8. Ensures all food served is of high quality, properly prepared according to recipe and is expedited to all outlets in a smooth and efficient manner.
9. Assists in the establishment of goals, standards, and objectives, which will further the prestige and reputation of the organization as well as result in a more profitable operation.
10. Supervises the entire kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef, as well as all utility and sanitation associates; provides supervisory guidance, aid and counsel for all kitchen associates.
11. Maintains all use records, roast meat charts, recipe cards, etc., at all times.
12. Ensures payroll hours are submitted to the Accounting Department on a timely basis.

We offer competitive wages. Full-time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord managed hotels, plus training & development and career advancement opportunities.

Why Concord?

Concord Hospitality invests in its associates by providing training and development at all levels, from interns to executive leaders. Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. We value work life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist. Concord is built on 5 cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN! Our associates say it best with our national company cheer heard throughout North America ---

“We Are Concord!” We support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All.”