Sous Chef - O&B, Blue Mountain

Oliver & Bonacini; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuity sharing

Paid vacation

Sick and personal days

Health, dental and vision benefits

Gym membership discount

Employee Assistance Program

Group life & disability insurance

Uniform reimbursement

Dining allowance for all O&B locations

50% dining discount

RRSP matching

Internal career opportunities

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini, a premier Canadian hospitality group, is seeking a Sous Chef for a chic Blue Mountain eatery in the Westin Trillium House. You will lead cooks, recruit and train staff, and drive a high-standard dining experience across breakfast, lunch and dinner services.

The role offers extensive benefits, gratuity sharing, paid vacation, health and dental, RRSP matching, dining discounts, and growth opportunities within O&B’s national network.

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in a similar environment.
• Passion for food & culinary excellence.
• High integrity, discipline and vision.
• Ability to lead and mentor kitchen staff.
• Excellent communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Communicates the restaurant's vision to the team and leads by example.
• Monitors kitchen operations and cleanliness.
• Builds relationships with team and FOH management.
• Follows ordering, inventory and receiving procedures.
• Leads in creating a culture focused on the dining experience.
• Recruits, trains and develops staff; coaches performance.
• Uses conflict resolution and problem solving in daily operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Chef de Cuisine experience

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 55,000 - CAD 60,000 - yearly

Company Description

This chic Blue Mountain eatery in the upscale Westin Trillium House is custom-built for mountain dining!Offering an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner selection, as well as some seriously indulgent culinary experiences.

What's in it for you?

• Gratuity sharing


• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days


• Health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage


• Discounted gym membership


• Employee Assistance Program


• Group life & disability insurance


• Management uniform/clothing reimbursement


• Monthly dining allowance for all O&B locations for you and up to 3 guests


• 50% dining discount for all O&B locations


• RRSP matching


• O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and beyond.

Job Description

Our Sous Chefs have a proven track record of cooking in a demanding environment as well as experience in recruiting, training, development and overall management of their cooks. Our Senior Sous Chefs are hands on with cooking and managing their teams.

The Day to Day:

• Communicates the restaurant's vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforces the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the restaurant's future.


• Consistently monitors kitchen operations and cleanliness


• Builds and maintains relationships with team members and front of house management alike


• Follows proper ordering, inventory and receiving procedures


• Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking


• Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the restaurant


• Conducts recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching


• Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in a similar environment


• Passion for food & culinary excellence


• High level of integrity


• Discipline and vision


• Ability to build and nurture relationships; strong team leadership and interpersonal skills


• Reputation for paying fanatical attention to detail


• Exceptional communication skills with all levels of the organization


• Performs well in a performance based culture


• Is very hands on and motivates by setting the example


• has reliable transportation

Additional Information

AI Disclosure

To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.