Sous Chef

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: North Vancouver

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports to: Executive Chef

Role Status: Full time, permanent

About Us

As Vancouver’s premier attraction we offer truly rewarding and memorable experiences! Our team members get to work in a challenging and cooperative environment where everyone comes together to create memories of a lifetime. We offer a professional atmosphere, fantastic growth opportunities, unlimited outdoor recreation, an inspiring setting, and many unique employee privileges.  We are seeking new team members who embody our core values that focuses on people, connection, growth and challenge.  We foster a work environment where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced, and individual aspirations are fulfilled. Applicants who thrive in a positive atmosphere where service excellence is top priority are encourages to apply. 

Job Summary:

Execution of culinary operations as per Grouse Mountain’s standards while maintaining labour and food costs. Ability to manage and lead culinary teams and ensure they are following food safe practices and recipes. Work with the Executive Chef in all other aspects of operations during off season.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure the smooth operation the kitchen, and all facets of the culinary operation.
• Responsible for providing the full range of supervisory duties including coaching, orientation training, probationary reports, performance evaluations, etc.
• Responsible for the kitchen operations within the parameter of the profit plan; maintaining labour & food costs within monthly targets.
• Responsible for forecasting staff levels proportional to business levels.
• Responsible for the menu development, costing and implementation in accordance with the Executive Chef.
• Responsible for maintaining standard of food quality in accordance with the Head Chef.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of Grouse Mountain food operations and ability to prep and execute food in these operations.
• Requisitioning all applicable product through Provision Master.
• Ensuring appropriate levels of inventory and its utilization.
• Ensuring prescribe level of hygiene, order and cleanliness in kitchen and related areas as per Provincial standards, food safe and Grouse Mountain guide lines
• Ensuring all staff meet Food Safety certification standards and follow practices as per Provincial standards
• Monitoring kitchen equipment performance and reporting repair needs to Executive Chef
• Maintaining and inspiring professional conduct and etiquette.
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibility 

• This position will oversee a group a line cooks and dishwashers in the absence of the Executive Chef

Required Qualifications and Abilities

•  A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a culinary leadership position
• Completion of secondary school required
• Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program for cooks or completion of college or other program in cooking or several years of commercial cooking experience are preferred
• Level 01 Food Safe certificate required; Level 02 Food Safe certificate preferred
• Ability to motivate, retain and develop staff
• Ability to handle challenges of a kitchen environment
• Exceptionally organized and able to multitask/coordinate multiple function activity
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Flexible work hours; including evening closing shifts, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits 

• $52,000 - $65,000 per year plus gratuities 

All positions are eligible for the following benefits and perks:

• Free Seasonal Access Pass
• Discounts at the resort’s restaurants, retail, and rental outlets
• Referral Bonus Program
• Public Transit subsidies
• Free or discounted lift tickets at many other resorts (winter/summer)
• Access to free Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Northland Properties friends and family discounts program including hotels, restaurants, and recreation.
• Full-time, year-round positions are also eligible for these:
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans
• RRSP matching plan after 1 year of service
• Free access passes for dependents

Disclaimer

The prior statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northland Properties is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.