Sous Chef - Lead Wood-Fired Kitchen & Team

BHC; Banff; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome gift card

50% off food and wine at BHC venues

Learning & Development allowance

Cell phone allowance

Extended health benefits

RRSP matching

Disability coverage

Paid vacation

Volunteer time

Housing assistance

Job summary

Bluebird in Banff is seeking a Sous Chef to join our wood-fired steakhouse, renowned for Alberta beef and all-day-roasted Prime rib. You will support the Chef de Cuisine, lead the kitchen team, and ensure top-notch guest experiences with a focus on quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Join a vibrant, fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork, leadership, and culinary excellence, with opportunities for growth and attendance at a premier Alberta dining venue.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of culinary experience required.
• Food Safety and WHMIS certification required.
• Supervisory kitchen experience is an asset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while staying calm under pressure.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality food and guest experiences.
• Help lead and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a positive, efficient work environment.
• Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and standards are met.
• Ensure stations are properly stocked and ready for peak service periods.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and record-keeping while minimizing waste.
• Assist with food and supply ordering to meet operational needs, on time and within budget.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing kitchen team members.
• Act as an ambassador for BHC by helping identify and hire great culinary talent.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Education

Food Safety WHMIS certification

Job description

Bluebird in Banff is seeking a Sous Chef to join our wood-fired steakhouse, renowned for Alberta beef and all-day-roasted Prime rib. You will support the Chef de Cuisine, lead the kitchen team, and ensure top-notch guest experiences with a focus on quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Join a vibrant, fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork, leadership, and culinary excellence, with opportunities for growth and attendance at a premier Alberta dining venue.