Sous Chef - Lead High-Volume Banquets, Weekend Availability

Compass Group North America; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Lacombe seeks a Sous Chef to assist in managing culinary operations. Responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have culinary supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work various shifts. Join a dynamic team and advance your culinary career with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced production-oriented environment.
• Strong background in banquet and catering functions with high-volume production.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Hard-working team player with ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work flexible hours to accommodate business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Culinary Director in the unit, taking over the Culinary Director's duties in their absence.
• Prepare and supervise the culinary team in preparation of a wide variety of foods.
• Be directly involved in menu planning and development.
• Ensure good client relationships are maintained.
• Coordinate frequent workplace inspections and WHMIS training of all staff.

Skills

Culinary supervisory experience

Banquet and catering functions

Food and catering trends knowledge

Supervisory skills

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

A leading foodservice company in Lacombe seeks a Sous Chef to assist in managing culinary operations. Responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have culinary supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work various shifts. Join a dynamic team and advance your culinary career with competitive pay.