Vernon Catering & Hospitality Group (Wings and 1516 Pub & Grill) is looking for EXPERIENCED SOUS CHEFS.
Our group has two big, busy, and beautiful restaurant locations committed to excellent hospitality. We are situated in the city’s busiest neighborhoods, workplace hubs, and tourist destinations.
The Sous Chef leads kitchen operations, focusing on high-quality food, team development, and financial performance. They are responsible for driving guest satisfaction, maintaining top-tier food safety/operational standards, and mentoring staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership: Mentoring and developing kitchen partners, fostering a culture of excellence and high performance.
Operational Excellence: Ensuring consistent food quality, safety, and strict adherence to recipes and standards.
Financial Management: Driving sales, controlling food costs, and managing kitchen profitability.
Menu & Quality Control: Collaborating with regional leaders to deliver menu items and maintaining inventory.
Experience: Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant culinary management role.
Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and business acumen.
Certifications: Valid food safety certification (e.g., Food Safe) and First Aid certification.
Attributes: Entrepreneurial spirit, passionate, and dedicated to elevating the team and brand.
Hours of Work
Head chefs and Sous Chefs typically work long, full-time hours, often averaging 30–50+ hours per week, with 8–12 hour shifts common. The schedule heavily features evenings, weekends, split shifts, and holidays, particularly in busy restaurants or seasonal resorts. While 50 hours is standard, high-volume or new restaurants may demand 60–80+ hours.
Previous experience required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Experience:
- Cooking: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
