Sous Chef – Picture Butte

Job summary

Assist with food preparation, quality control, menu development, and daily kitchen operations, including inventory, scheduling, and ordering. Guide and mentor kitchen staff while maintaining food safety, sanitation, teamwork, and effective communication.

Job details

Position Overview We are seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team. As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, kitchen organization, and teamwork. Your culinary expertise and leadership will be instrumental in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time ‍ Locations: Picture Butte, Alberta Responsibilities Food Preparation: Assist in preparing and cooking menu items following established recipes and presentation standards. Quality Control: Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet the restaurant’s standards. Kitchen Management: Collaborate with the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, including inventory, scheduling, and ordering. Training and Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to kitchen staff, fostering their development in culinary and leadership skills. Production Goals: Assist in setting production goals and expectations for the kitchen team. Safety and Sanitation: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen, following health and safety guidelines and regulations. Menu Innovation: Contribute to menu development and suggest creative dishes while considering food trends and seasonal ingredients. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and finished dishes. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with kitchen staff to meet guest needs and ensure smooth kitchen operations. Leadership: Lead by example with a positive attitude, professionalism, and a strong work ethic. Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication within the kitchen team and with management. Requirements 3 years minimum cooking experience. Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role. Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred. Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Food Safety Certification required. Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays. Authorized to work in Canada. Salary: $16.00-$22.00 per hour ‍ Schedule: 8-hour shifts, day, evening, weekends (closed Sundays) Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, gratuity incentives, opportunities for professional growth, and a dynamic culinary environment. If you have a passion for culinary arts, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering top-notch dishes, we invite you to join our kitchen team. Apply now and be a part of creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. By applying, you consent to the collection, use, and necessary disclosure of your personal information. ‍Note: While we appreciate all applicants, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

What you’ll do

Assist with food preparation, quality control, menu development, and daily kitchen operations, including inventory, scheduling, and ordering. Guide and mentor kitchen staff while maintaining food safety, sanitation, teamwork, and effective communication.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of cooking experience and proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role; a culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred. Candidates must have food safety certification, knowledge of cooking methods and kitchen procedures, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility to work varying shifts, and authorization to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Gratuity Incentives • Professional Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Production Planning · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Quality Control
• Kitchen Management
• Inventory Management
• Scheduling
• Ordering
• Staff Training and Mentorship
• Production Planning
• Food Safety and Sanitation
• Menu Development
• Quality Assurance
• Team Collaboration
• Leadership
• Communication
• Multitasking

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership