Sous Chef Jobs

The Role:

We are looking for experienced Sous Chef with strong work ethic, leadership skills and a great attitude to join our exciting team here at the Qualicum Beach Café! If you have prior experience leading a culinary team, you are detail orientated & organized, able to multi-task, we would love to have you on our team.

What You’ll do:

• Maintaining and managing others to operate a clean, neat and presentable kitchen
• Assisting the Chef de Cuisine in all of their specific duties and assume that role in the absence of the CDC
• Managing of food/labour costs - able to maintain food cost targets through portion and waste control, inventory management, and labour
• Demonstrate proper use and knowledge of all food preparation and cooking equipment and procedures at all times for all stations
• Other duties as assigned
• Possess the aptitude of strong oversight – able to quantify prep tasks and prepare the kitchen for service with detail and excellence
• Training of all kitchen personnel, responsible for performance management and team development
• Cooking and preparing dishes of the highest quality for our guests to enjoy
• Communicate effectively between shifts and with culinary leaders and peers
• Support all team members in every role both front of house and back of house
• Work quickly and efficiently to deliver consistent and delicious dishes

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses a warm and welcoming personality, is friendly and outgoing, demonstrating a positive attitude and energy at all times
• 4+ year of high-volume kitchen experience an asset
• Strong organization skills, able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• 3+ year of leadership or managing capacity in a similar workplace setting
• Set an example for a respectful, collaborative team while demonstrating appropriate working behaviors

What We Offer:

• Competitive package includes with gratuities and staff discounts
• Opportunities to grow your career within our company
• A strong culture of team work, culture and a fun and fast-paced work environment

If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to meeting you!

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