Sous Chef: Menu Innovation & Team Training

Playground Poker; Quebec; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discounts on food

Career advancement

Free parking

Company-wide events

Playground Cares volunteeropps

Job summary

Playground Poker in Canada is seeking a Sous Chef to lead our culinary team and deliver high-quality dishes that delight guests. You will oversee menu preparation, supervise recipes, and train the kitchen staff, while contributing to new menu items and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization.

In a fast-paced setting you will manage portions, test specials, support budget and inventory controls, and ensure food safety.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English or French.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of internal controls in restaurant operations.
• Solid knowledge of Front of House operations.
• Ability to implement sanitation rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of appropriate food temperatures.
• Experience in cooking, food arrangement and presentation.
• Management/supervisory experience.
• Strong time management and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of menu items.
• Supervise recipes to ensure quality and presentation.
• Develop new menu items and test in outlets; establish procedures for team.
• Train team on portion control and consistency.
• Inspect dishes for quality and plate presentation.
• Determine specials based on availability and cost.
• Assist Executive Chef with budget and cost tracking.
• Develop par stock levels and maintain inventory procedures.
• Ensure safe storage of all food and supplies.

Skills

Menu development

Team supervision

Staff training

Quality control

Budgeting

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Playground Poker in Canada is seeking a Sous Chef to lead our culinary team and deliver high-quality dishes that delight guests. You will oversee menu preparation, supervise recipes, and train the kitchen staff, while contributing to new menu items and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization.

In a fast-paced setting you will manage portions, test specials, support budget and inventory controls, and ensure food safety.