Sous Chef - Permanent Full-Time

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Rossland; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits plan

RRSP matching

Flexible scheduling

Discounts on Crescent properties

Discounts at Marriott properties

Job summary

The Josie Hotel Rossland, part of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead our Culinary Team in a high-volume resort kitchen. You will guide menu planning, kitchen operations, budgeting, inventory, and supplier relationships to uphold exceptional guest experiences.

We offer competitive wages ($70,000–$75,000 CAD), a comprehensive benefits plan, RRSP matching, flexible scheduling, and generous discounts across Crescent properties in North America and Marriott properties worldwide.

Qualifications

• High-volume hotel kitchen experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Budgeting and inventory management experience.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of all policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Under guidance of Executive Chef, interview, hire, train, and evaluate staff.
• Establish daily priorities and assign production tasks.
• Review menu specials and provide feedback to Culinary Team.
• Review banquet orders and note changes.
• Communicate clearly to team members; provide directions.
• Take daily food item inventory; ensure proper storage of supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Kitchen management

Budgeting

Inventory management

Supplier relationships

Problem-solving

Time management

Shift flexibility

Job description

The Josie Hotel Rossland
4306 Red Mountain Rd
Rossland, BC V0G1Y0, CAN

Description

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Culinary Team. We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages - A Salary ranging between $70,000 to $75,000 (depending on experience)
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members (for eligible associates)
• RRSP matching program (for eligible associates)
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Discounts with Marriott properties globally, for you & your family members.

Here is what you will be doing each day:

As a Sous Chef, you will use your advanced culinary expertise, menu planning, kitchen management, strong leadership, and communication skills, along with your ability to manage budgets, inventory, and supplier relationships. You will rely on your problem-solving skills to maintain high-quality standards and ensure a safe and efficient kitchen environment.

Who We're Looking For:

Does this sound like you?

• You have an ardent passion for the culinary arts and an unwavering belief in delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• You embrace challenges with enthusiasm and possess a keen eye for detail.
• Your exceptional organizational and time management skills enable you to thrive in a demanding environment.
• You seek flexibility in your work schedule, including a variety of shifts (days, evenings, and weekends) that complement your personal commitments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain complete knowledge of and ensure associate compliance with all departmental/hotel policies and procedures.
• Under the guidance of the Executive Chef, interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Establish the day's priorities and assign production and preparation tasks for staff to execute.
• Review daily menu specials and offer feedback to the Culinary Team.
• Review banquet event orders and make note of any changes.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear directions to team members.
• Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory.
• Ensure all supplies are received, stored, and secured correctly.
• Meet with Front of House Leadership to review equipment needs, banquet plate-up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, and health, safety, and sanitation follow-up.
• Ensure that associates report to work as scheduled and document any late or absent team members.
• Ensure that each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies, and equipment to meet business demands.
• Ensure that recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides, and photographs are current and posted.
• Ensure that all team members prepare menu items following recipes and yield guidelines, according to department standards.
• Monitor the performance of the team and ensure all procedures are completed to department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Observe guest reactions and confer with the service team to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies. Ensure that quality and details are being maintained.
• Assist the Executive Chef with the development of new menu items, testing, and writing recipes.
• Assist the Sales and Catering Team with developing special menus for functions; meet with clients as requested.
• Review sales and food costs daily; resolve any discrepancies with the Finance Department.
• Ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently.
• Oversee and direct the training of new hires in specified phases of the kitchen operation. Maintain an ongoing training program for existing team members. Reevaluate positions in the kitchen and make changes wherever necessary.
• Interview and hire new personnel according to hotel policies and standards.
• Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs. Adjust schedules throughout the week to meet business demands. Prepare daily/weekly payroll reports in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Attend meetings, BEO, and other operational meetings as required.
• Ensure team members are compliant with health and safety guidelines, including the handling of special dietary and allergy requirements as needed.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That's why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture. Join us at the Josie!