We’re excited to offer an opportunity to join our team at our brand-new restaurant, Liberty Kitchen, opening in Courtenay, BC! We are looking for a dynamic Sous Chef who can manage the business of the kitchen and is ready to excel in a challenging work environment. This person must be energized to join our group and must value the importance of creating strong relationships with his/her team.
Reports To:
Role/Responsibilities:
- Conscientiously learn, observe and maintain Liberty Kitchen systems and operations
- Serve consistently excellent food to our exact specifications and within our time standards
- Manage food, kitchen labour, and other kitchen-related costs
- Oversee inventory and ordering, meeting budget targets, and conducting food cost analysis
- Manage prep inventory
- Maintain immaculately clean kitchens
- Ensure food delivery meets timing standards to our guests
- Continually train, develop and motivate quality employees
- Maintain kitchen labour costs to agreed-upon levels
- Ensure high quality of food and presentation
- Ensure that proper food safe practices are followed
- Ensure proper receiving, storage and rotation of inventory
Requirements:
- Work well in a fast-paced environment
- Have effective communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to problem solve effectively
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrate a professional attitude, foster a fun and collaborative environment
- A genuine ability to train, develop and motivate others – natural leadership ability
- Exceptionally high standards on food quality and safety
- Kitchen systems focus in a corporate environment
- Flexibility in work hours
- Possess a passion for food quality and an eye for detail
- Minimum 2 years of management experience in a high volume kitchen
- WHMIS, Food Safe+ Red Seal certification is also highly regarded
Please provide resume and references
Pay: $48,000.00-$52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
