Sous Chef (New West End Location)

L'OCA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A new restaurant in West Edmonton is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume dining, strong organizational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. This role includes a competitive salary of $45,000 annually plus tips, with a focus on quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in high-volume or fine dining restaurants.
• Advanced knowledge of cooking, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with ensuring profitability and managing expenses.
• Oversee daily operations including menus, merchandising, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop team members and handle special projects.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Stress Management

Job description

Job Description

Please note: This position is for a new restaurant opening in West Edmonton. The exact location will be announced soon, but successful candidates will complete a 4–6 week paid training program at Pyro in Sherwood Park prior to the opening.

Do you dream of being a leader who champions the principles of Quality, Scratch, Theatre, Service, and Love? Are you an expert in leading a kitchen team and ensuring smooth operations under pressure? If so, we need you as our Sous Chef!

Compensation: $45,000 annually plus tips!

As our Sous Chef, you will assist the Chef with ensuring profitability, managing expenses, and developing team members. You must be an excellent communicator with strong organizational skills, overseeing daily operations including menus, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects.

We seek candidates with proven experience as a Sous Chef in high-volume or fine dining restaurants. You should have advanced knowledge of cooking, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management, and be capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment while handling stressful situations calmly.

Most importantly, we value TRUSTWORTHY, TEAM-ORIENTED individuals who are HAPPY TO HELP. Passion for delivering exceptional experiences to customers and colleagues is essential.

If you're ready to lead our team to success while embodying our core values and initiatives, apply now! We look forward to welcoming you.

L’OCA Quality Market is an emerging specialty grocer and gourmet food retailer in Canada, committed to “Spread the Love” by providing a world-class food experience. Our core values are Quality, Scratch, Theatre, Service, and Love. Each location features an artisanal market and full-service restaurant(s), blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative technology. We focus on local sourcing, private label partnerships, and efficient operations to deliver high-quality products and service. Our first location is 48,000 square feet in Sherwood Park, Alberta, with plans for a national expansion in Western Canada.