The Sous Chef has both supervisory and culinary responsibilities and must excel in both areas to successfully carry out the duties of the position. This role requires a strong culinary background and demonstrated industry experience, combined with interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Job Requirements:
- Work with the executive chef to assist in menu planning, plating design, recipe development and production of menus in accordance with the company’s vision.
- Maintain order, organization in the kitchen fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Efficiently produce and cook high quality, well balanced and healthy meals for our guest
- Ensure sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness standards are maintained throughout all stages of food preparation,
- Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition and promptly report any malfunctions or safety concerns before they impact staff or guests.
- Monitor and record inventory levels, identify upcoming needs, and ensure fresh supplies are ordered as required.
- Provide leadership, training, and support to junior kitchen staff with a kitchen duties.
- Address and resolve guest concerns and food-related issues promptly and professionally.
Job Qualifications:
- Kitchen management experience required.
- Experience working in a fine dining setting.
- Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship an asset.
- Knowledge in wild, local and organic products beneficial.
- Must be reliable, organized and show initiative.
- Food safe certificate is preferred.
- Professional skills: Time and resource management, good communication abilities, active listening and learning, teaching abilities, computer skills.
- Personal skills: Attention to detail, takes initiative, flexible, good stress tolerance, leadership skills.
Why work at Island Lake?
- A friendly and positive team environment
- Competitive compensation
- Staff discounts on food, drinks, and merchandise
- Complimentary staff meals
- Product deals and discounts from our amazing partners
- Health Benefits package for long term employees
- Opportunity to go Catskiing