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Sous Chef

The Explorer Hotel
Yellowknife, NT

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Job details

Full-time

Skills

French
Red Seal
Cooking
Logistics
Leadership
Communication skills
Kitchen experience

Full job description

Pathway to Executive Sous Chef (18–24 Months) - The Second in Command of the Kitchen
Explorer Hotel – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
The Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife’s premier full service hotel, is seeking a highly experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This role offers a defined development pathway to Executive Sous Chef within 18–24 months, supported through structured mentorship and transitional leadership training.
This opportunity is ideal for a career driven culinary professional with a strong classical foundation who is ready to take the next step in leadership within a unique northern operating environment.

The Opportunity
As Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in daily kitchen operations, culinary execution, and team development. The successful candidate will be mentored by senior culinary leadership and progressively assume expanded responsibility in preparation for advancement to Executive Sous Chef.

Key Responsibilities

Support Executive Chef and senior kitchen leadership in daily operations
Lead food preparation and service execution across menus and events
Maintain high standards in:
Classical European cuisine
Sauce making and foundational culinary techniques
Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen team members
Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Support menu development, food costing, and inventory control
Enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
Participate in leadership development and transition planning

Required Qualifications

Red Seal Cook Certification – Mandatory
Formal training in classical European cuisine
Advanced knowledge of sauce making and culinary staples
Minimum 10 years of professional kitchen experience
Proven leadership experience in a high volume, professional kitchen
Strong communication, organization, and team development skills
Ability to succeed in a fast paced, high accountability environment

Bonus Qualifications

Previous experience working in Northern Canada or other remote environments is considered a strong asset, particularly experience managing logistics, staffing challenges, and operating constraints unique to northern regions.

Career Development Path

Structured mentorship and leadership transition plan
Expanded responsibilities over 18–24 months
Opportunity to advance into the Executive Sous Chef role based on performance and readiness

Location & Relocation

Position is based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Relocation to Yellowknife is required
Working in the North offers a unique leadership experience with high operational impact and strong community connection

Immigration & Work Eligibility

Employer sponsorship is not provided for this position
Candidates may be considered only if eligible under the Francophone Mobility Program
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Why Join the Explorer Hotel

Be part of one of Northern Canada’s most respected hotel kitchens
Work within a leadership team that prioritizes mentorship and succession planning
Gain experience in a complex, high profile hospitality operation serving government, airline, healthcare, and community clients

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