Sous Chef - The Wickaninnish Inn

Providence; Tofino; On-site; CAD 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier culinary establishment in Tofino, Canada, is seeking a Sous Chef to join their Culinary Team. This role involves supervision of staff, maintaining culinary excellence, and assisting with daily operations. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of fine dining experience and exceptional leadership skills. The position offers a salary of $57,000 per year along with various employment benefits in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a similar role in fine dining.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Culinary and F&B trends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and assist with daily operations.
• Maintain highest level of culinary excellence.
• Participate in menu planning.

Skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Leadership abilities

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Creativity

Education

Journeyman/Red Seal Certification

FoodSafe Certification

Job description

Overview

Join our Culinary Team as a Sous Chef, where you have the opportunity to learn and grow in a Relais & Chateaux property, also recognized by Forbes, Michelin (Two Keys), AAA 4-Diamond, and T&L’s World's Best Hotel.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging where every individual is appreciated and valued for who they are. We are passionate about providing a supportive environment for our team, delivering excellence to our guests while achieving the highest sustainability practices, and creating a lasting legacy for our families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Assume supervision of staff and additional duties in absence of the Executive Chef and/or fellow Sous Chef. Sous Chefs must be proficient in a fast-paced fine dining establishment.
• Assist the Executive Chef and fellow Sous Chefs in daily operations of the Culinary program.
• Personally uphold and ensure the brigade maintains the highest level of culinary excellence, adhering to all procedures and protocols.
• Personally uphold and ensure the brigade upholds the highest level of safety and commercial hygiene.
• Supervise staff, be responsible for training and development as well as human resources.
• Be responsible for ordering and inventory.
• Participate in menu planning.
• Assume management of Culinary operations in the absence of Chef.
• Ensure efficient and personalized guest service meeting and exceeding Relais & Chateaux, AAA 4 & 5 Diamond and Forbes Standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge about, and capability to meet and exceed Relais & Chateaux and AAA 4 Diamond standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail and focus.
• The ability to thrive in a fast paced working environment.
• Team player and proven leadership abilities.
• A calm demeanor, with a sense of urgency as required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Superb time management and organizational skills.
• Creative and innovative tendencies yet be able to adjust style to suite guest’s specific needs and requests.
• Familiarity with current Culinary and F&B trends, innovations and techniques including but not limited to keeping your education and knowledge base relevant.
• Journeyman/Red Seal Certification an asset.
• Minimum 3 years in similar position/level in a fine dining establishment or similar experience.
• A valid FoodSafe Certification
• The ability to make a commitment to the position for a mutually understood and agreed upon period of time.

Salary/Wage: 57,000 per year.

Additional Information

A good relationship is built upon mutual and reciprocal appreciation. We value the time and experience you bring to your work; here are some of the benefits and privileges you’ll have access to alongside your experience at the Inn:

Employment Benefits

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