Sous Chef- Hotel Kitchen

Manages kitchen operations and staff on a daily basis to ensure a consistent, high quality food product. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing food preparation area of incumbent’s specific kitchen. As a Sous Chef, directs and works with the food and beverage management team and associates to successfully execute all kitchen operations; strives to continually improve guest and associate satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility.

• →Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
• →Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items according to hotel recipes and standards
• →Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen colleagues
• →Ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards & expectations
• →Liaise daily with Outlet Managers to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
• →Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation
• →Have full knowledge of all menu items
• →Actively interact with guests at tables
• →Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• →Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines
• →Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• →Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• →Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• →To look out for the safety of yourself, co-workers and to follow all Health and Safety requirements in the workplace.
• →Other duties as assigned

• Previous leadership experience in the culinary field required
• 2 years of Sous Chef experience required.
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent required
• Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times 
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift

The schedule for this position may vary and would require the ability to work shift work, late nights, weekends and holidays.