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Coast Hotels is a dynamic and growing brand. Our culture is rooted in our values, leadership accountability, and the growth and development of our Ambassadors.
At Coast Hotels, we believe our Ambassadors (employees) are at the heart of creating exceptional guest experiences. We are proud to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our team, our service, and our connection to the communities we serve.
We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our leadership team at our newly branded Coast Calgary University District Hotel by APA, a 160 room full service hotel located in North West Calgary by McMahon Stadium. As Sous Chef you’ll play a key role in driving operational excellence, inspiring your team, and helping shape the culture of our hotel. You’ll contribute to the overall success of the hotel by supporting and managing the food operations, in alignment with Coast Hotels' long term strategy. Working collaboratively with the Executive Chef you will also be responsible for maintaining a positive working environment in the kitchen while maximizing operational efficiencies, ensuring product consistency and maintaining high customer service standards while ensuring smooth daily operations, and championing a people-first environment where Ambassadors and guests alike feel valued.
What this role does:
- Works with the Executive Chef to establish the food & beverage overall strategic business plan, including defining direction, establishing goals, seeking opportunities for growth, anticipating requirements and managing change
- Puts in place the systems, structures and practices to manage results
- Delivers front line service while leading and supervising the culinary team ensuring food preparation and service delivery standards are consistently achieved
- Collaborates with the Executive chef to establish, design and price menus while staying current and market focused
- Secures and controls food inventory and labour costs to meet or exceed financial targets
- Builds a strong team with the capabilities to deliver on the business plan through effective recruitment, communication and team practices, ensuring the team's ongoing development by creating a motivating and engaging environment
- Monitors the quality of work and provides feedback
- Identifies potential leaders within the team and implements training and development
- Addresses guest concerns, and acts on opportunities to exceed guest expectations; removes barriers to guest satisfaction
- Ensures all health & safety standards are in compliance with all regulations
- Other duties as required
What we're looking for:
- Chef de Cuisine certification or equivalent
- Minimum 4 years of related experience
- Red Seal certified
- Food Safe certified
- Hepatitis A vaccination recommended
- Self motivated team player with demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking team environment
- Demonstrated advanced internal/external customer service philosophy
- Intermediate level in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience discussing performance issues with direct reports
- Experience forecasting and budgeting
- Thorough understanding of legislation and regulations as they apply to the area
- Exemplifies Coast's core values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability
- Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays
Why Join Coast Hotels?
- An inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every voice is valued
- Opportunities to grow your career within Coast Hotels and the broader hospitality industry
- A chance to make an impact - not just on business performance, but on the culture, guest experience, and community
- Competitive compensation and benefits, plus the opportunity to be part of a team that lives its values.
Coast Hotels offers a variety of benefits, including competitive wages & benefits, employee discounts, training & development, career advancement opportunities & more!
Coast Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Coast Hotels would like to thank all interested applicants
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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