Sous Chef (Full-Time) - Dominion Bar + Kitchen

Dominion Bar + Kitchen is Surrey City Centre's social hub — an inspired downtown experience with local comfort. Our innovative menus center on New Canadian entrées, appetizers, and classic favourites, focusing on locally sourced ingredients. Paired with an exciting list of signature cocktails, outstanding BC wines and craft beer, Dominion Bar + Kitchen sets the scene in Surrey. Located in the lobby of Civic Hotel, Autograph Collection, with views over Civic Plaza, Dominion is a perfect destination for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Why Join Our Team? 

• Dominion offers our team members a variety of benefits, including:
• Competitive wages
• Opportunity for health and dental benefits
• Flexible schedule - balance your schedule with your life!
• Staff discounts - including meals and Civic Hotel stays
• Team events
• Inclusive and diverse team
• Next to the Surrey Central Skytrain Station
• The ability to advance your career through training and development opportunities! 

As a part of Century Group Lands Corporation, career opportunities are available within other areas of hospitality and expand across a diverse group of companies and corporate divisions. Apply now to discover your next career move!

Role Summary 

Reporting to the Head Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for upholding all the Dominion Bar + Kitchen brand standards and expectations. The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef with training and development of the team while leading by example to provide a engaged and positive working environment. 

Key Accountabilities

• Ensures food preparations and service standards are consistently achieved and maintained.
• Ensures all kitchen team members are adequately trained and provides the resources where needed.
• Ordering all food products and supplies.
• Maintenance and organization of coolers, freezers, and storage areas.
• Understands labor control procedures and helps manage labor.
• Ensures a safe work environment is maintained at all times.
• Helps to conduct regular departmental meetings.
• Builds a positive, diverse and inclusive team culture.
• Lives and exemplifies Dominion Bar + Kitchen values of leadership, teamwork, integrity and creativity.
• Assists the Front of House Managers in monthly labor, food and beverage revenue forecast.
• Ensures adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness as per provincial and local standards.
• Performs monthly inventory in a timely manner with price extensions. 
• Ensures the smooth operations of the kitchen and all facets of the kitchen operations, reporting repairs needed to the General Manager.
• Prepare the required menu for special events.
• Menu development, costing and implementation in coordination with the General Manager and Head Chef.
• Ensure appropriate levels of inventory and its utilization and rotation.
• Ensures kitchen labor cost is within the budgeted target.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness and presentation of kitchen staff.
• Ensures that fire plan knowledge, food safety and WHMIS training is kept up to date.
• Complies with WCB rules and regulations and maintains awareness of any/all other relevant laws and statutes. 
• Performs other duties as assigned and directed by Head Chef.

Education & Experience

High school diploma required; Red seal certificate preferred; Food Safe - Level 1 and minimum 1- 2 years Sous Chef experience or 5 years strong supervisory experience in a full service restaurant 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Superior communication skills including the ability to retain, coach, mentor and develop staff 
• Ability to work with others in a fast paced customer service oriented environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi - task and coordinate multiple functions and activities. 
• Ability to effectively use business software including Google workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc.) preferred
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of employment standards.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work evenings and weekends as business dictates.

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