Our Client
With an emphasis on quality and tradition, our Client has been sharing their gourmet family recipes with the downtown Calgary area for nearly 50 years. Offering the unique combination of a high-end Italian restaurant, a wood-fired pizzeria, and a small marketplace where you can still purchase their famous family sauce, this business has truly redefined the culinary scene in Calgary's Beltline.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive Base Salary of $55k - $60k , depending on experience
- Bi-Weekly Tip-Out Program
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan, fully covered by Employer
- Cell phone allowance
- Structured onboarding program, including shadow training on all stations and BOH operations will be provided
- A fun, family-oriented work environment in a luxury setting
- Transit-accessible location near the downtown core with employee parking close by
- Ample opportunity for growth and advancement
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Head Chef with a dotted line to the Culinary Director and General Manager, the Sous Chef will be accountable for the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring the highest quality and consistency in food and overall presentation is achieved through the effective delegation and management of the kitchen staff.
This position is only available to individuals who are Permanent Residents or Citizens of Canada or in possession of an open work permit and presently living within commutable distance of the Calgary area , as relocation assistance and sponsorship are not being offered at this time.
Required Experience and Qualifications
3+ years of experience in a Sous Chef position or comparable, preferably within a high-end restaurant environmentFood Safe Certification is requiredPost-secondary education in the Culinary Arts strongly preferred, but a combination of experience and education will be consideredRed Seal Certification would be seen as beneficial but not a requirementStrong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety standards and kitchen management
Creative, organized and detail-oriented with a passion for cooking
Proven ability to multi-task and make smart, fast decisionsDemonstrated strength in teamwork, leadership, and communicationCollaborative approach to working and communicating with cross-functional teams (Kitchen Staff, FOH and Executive Leadership)Complete fluency in the English language, both written and verbalOther Important Requirements
Flexible schedule with relatively open availability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.Physical ability to stand for extended periodsCapable of lifting up to 50 lbsDemonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentResponsibilities of the Position
Set expectations and drive efficiency in BOH through the effective s upervision of all kitchen staff, delegating tasks and setting priorities to improve service deliveryJump into the line where needed to support the Kitchen Team in the effective preparation, cooking, and presentation of food, maintaining the highest quality at all levelsWork efficiently under pressure to ensure food is prepared and served on time with consistency in presentation and qualityMaintain and enforce food safety and sanitation standards within the kitchenStep in to run the line directly in the absence of the Head Chef and / or Culinary DirectorCollaborate with the Head Chef and Culinary Director in the implementation of kitchen policies, procedures, and best practicesResolve kitchen-related issues, including customer complaints and supply shortagesEnsure all kitchen items ordered from suppliers are correct and checked for qualityProvide on-the-fly and formal coaching, mentorship and leadership to all Cooks within the kitchen, when neededConduct pre-shift meetings with front of house and back of the house – communicating upcoming functions for whole day, products that are out / short, daily features, etc.Maintain composure and professionalism at all times, ensuring kitchen personnel are supported and prepared for peak hours.Sound exciting?
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