Wanted: Passionate and Collaborative Sous Chef
Do you have a passion for exceptional service and great dining experiences? Do you prefer being on a team over working alone? If so, we’re looking for you!
You:
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Figure out how to fix it instead of who is to blame.
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Have an eye for detail and passion for food.
- Crave learning new things.
- Are excited about being part of an empowered team.
We:
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Work to provide exceptional experiences for our guest.
- Aren't afraid to make mistakes as long as we learn.
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Care more about your values and effort than your experience.
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Are committed to creating team dynamics that create empowerment vs. entitlement
Our Core Values
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Remain HONEST. Honest to each other, honest to our guests, and honest to ourselves.
- Find ways to be HOSPITABLE. Anticipating the needs of our guests and our co-workers brings us joy.
- Embody CONSISTANCY. Consistency is key. Our guests need to know what to expect when they arrive at a Nixon Hospitality property every time they choose to join us.
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Be REAL. Real is what you make it. Be yourself! We have expectations and standards that we want to uphold, but how you get there is up to you.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for experienced and eager Sous Chef to join our young team of industry professionals.
The Responsibilities:
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Work closely with Executive Corporate Chef + Head Chef on menu planning and development
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Responsible for inventory management, period end, manage and code all BOH invoices; identify discrepancies with inventory or period end and take corrective action
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Responsible for reporting any maintenance or equipment malfunctions and ensuring equipment gets serviced
- Controls prime costs in restaurants; works closely with Financial Controller to build BOH budget and ensures budget is met for food cost and labor
- Work closely with GM to update and maintain Food Syllabus
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Responsible for upholding company values + standard of hospitality; ensures team does so as well
- Ensure team is prepared + set up for the evening + understands responsibilities; motives and supports team throughout service
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Communicate specials, 86, etc. with FOH Manager and/or GM
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Oversee the overall flow of kitchen + service; execute dinner service either cooking on a station or running the line as needed
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Ensure food quality + timing meets restaurant standards
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Responsible for keeping kitchen clean organized
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Maintain a safe and positive culture for team
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Develop + empower BOH team; responsible for training of all new and existing staff; assist Executive Chef with interviewing
- Responsible for disciplinary action + termination of BOH employees; communicate all formally written up incidence + all termination to HR
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Responsible for all incident reports + WorksSafe BC claims; communicate all incidents to HR
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Responsible for scheduling all BOH employees
Qualifications:
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Have a passion for food and feed off the buzz of a busy restaurant.
- Culinary school diploma or equivalent professional experience.
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Strong understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and evenings.
More About What We Offer:
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Competitive Wages
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Opportunity for growth
- Benefits
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Company Discounts – Enjoy dining and products at BNA, Skinny Dukes, Bernie's Kelowna, Hello Darlin', The Bohemian Café, Snowshoe Sam’s, and Public Liquor.
$5 Staff meals for each shift worked.
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Compensation: $55,000-65,000
