The Elora Mill is seeking a Senior Sous Chef! Join our amazing Elora Mill team and work in a beautiful environment, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Share your passion for delicious food and help to create incredible culinary experiences for our guests.
The Senior Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring culinary excellence, with a strong emphasis on quality and thoughtful menu execution. The individual in this role has a passion for hospitality and a drive to consistently elevate the dining experience of our guests.
Compensation for this role is estimated at $81,000 per year, which includes a base wage of $65,000 plus direct tips from guests. Tip amounts are paid directly by guests and are expected to average approximately $16,000 per year, though actual amounts will vary depending on factors such as guest volume and seasonality. While tips are not guaranteed, they can be a meaningful part of overall earnings in this position.
What makes you the ideal candidate:
- You enjoy working among positive and passionate individuals – we are a happy, hardworking team!
- You love working in a fast-paced team environment.
- You love the finer details, producing menu items that exceed expectation.
- You have been working in professional kitchens for at least five years and have worked in a supervisory role for three years.
- You are a strong communicator and able to support the training and development of your team.
- You would like a job with the opportunity for endless growth.
Key Accountabilities:
- Maintain strong communication between BOH and FOH leadership teams to ensure seamless service, timely execution, and alignment on guest expectations.
- Ensure each station is fully prepared with complete and sufficient mise en place for the upcoming service, with all items neatly organized and stored properly, and oversee station execution throughout the shift, prioritizing cleanliness and efficiency.
- Oversee the pass during service to ensure orders are correctly prepared and delivered in a timely manner.
- Maintain quality and consistency in the taste of all dishes throughout preparation and service, using proper temperatures, portion sizes, and established recipes to minimize waste and control costs.
- Follow Chef’s lead to accommodate special requests, dietary restrictions, and/or allergies of guests, adhering to established guidelines.
- Oversee kitchen cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and proper food handling procedures, ensuring adherence to Pearle’s standards and health and safety regulations.
- Oversee the onboarding process for new team members, following training schedules and ensuring they are welcomed and integrated into the team smoothly.
- Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration among team members to build strong working relationships.
- Monitor and evaluate team performance through regular one-on-one meetings and in-the-moment feedback. Provide coaching, performance management conversations, documentation, or terminations as needed to support team growth and maintain standards.
- Help create and manage team schedules to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operations.
- Follow up on any incidents or accidents, ensuring proper reporting and resolution to maintain a safe work environment.
- Develop a strong understanding of daily production needs and work within a budget for food costs and labor to optimize resources.
- Conduct daily food counts to keep track of stock levels and ensure accurate reporting.
Advantages to being part of the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa team:
- Training and Development to support personal & professional growth
- Career opportunities across all Pearle Hospitality properties
- Competitive wages
- Discounts at all Pearle Hospitality properties (restaurants, golf, hotels, and spas)
- Benefit and Health Insurance Options
- A beautiful and fun place to work with a dynamic team & company culture!
Pearle Hospitality and affiliated companies, including Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the hiring manager.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $81,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you presently or have you ever been employed by any affiliated Pearle Hospitality properties? If YES, List location (ETT: Bardo, The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Cambridge Mill, Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, Ancaster Mill, Spencer's At The Waterfront, Whistle Bear Golf Club)
Experience:
- Sous Chef: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
