Sous Chef-GCT

Great Canadian Entertainment

$62K — $105K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma; Culinary management education preferred.
  • 3+ years of culinary management experience.
  • Red Seal certification or current enrollment in the program.
  • Food Safety Certification Level 2 and knowledge of WHMIS.
  • Proficient in MS Office and comfortable with technology.
  • Ability to obtain a Gaming License.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the culinary operations at the site level.
  • Schedule and supervise culinary team members; manage timesheets.
  • Direct team in preparing and presenting menu items following recipes.
  • Assist in cooking and presenting meals as needed.
  • Maintain food and labor costs within budget.
  • Order food and supplies through regional buying programs when necessary.
  • Train team members in new culinary techniques and procedures.

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment focused on team development.
  • Opportunities for culinary training and skill enhancement.
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders, including guests and vendors.
  • Hands-on experience in a dynamic kitchen environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Executive Chef, Director, Food & Beverage or the Manager, Food & Beverage, this position is responsible for the overall management of one or more food outlet kitchens. Oversees all food preparation, maintains food and labor costs, motivates and leads by example and provides a learning environment while maintaining a safe and welcoming work environment. Develops performance objectives and delivers performance evaluations for direct reports. Actively participates in the recruitment and hiring process. Ensures adherence to the Company's policies and procedures, motivates and leads by example and supports Great Canadians learning environment while establishing a safe and welcoming work environment for all team members.

Key Accountabilities
  • Provides leadership, direction and mentoring to the culinary operation at the site level; develops performance objectives and delivers performance evaluations for direct reports
  • Schedules and supervises culinary team members; assigns shift work assignments; edits and approves timesheets
  • Directs team members to prepare, pre-cook, cook and present menu items in a timely fashion, following standardized recipes
  • Prepares, pre-cooks, cooks and presents menu items; assists on the floor as required
  • Maintains budgeted labor and food costs as directed
  • Submits food product requirements for approval; may order food and non-food product through regional buying programs
  • Assists in the development of new food items, standardized procedures and par inventory levels
  • Trains team members in new culinary techniques through floor demonstrations or monthly meetings
  • Reviews monthly inventory reports; analyzes discrepancies and takes appropriate action; conducts inventory counts in some locations
  • Liaises and communicates effectively with all appropriate operational departments
  • Develops and cultivates strong working relationships with all stakeholders: guests, management; team members and vendors
  • Ensures compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations
  • Performing other duties as required


Education and Qualifications
  • High School Diploma; Post Secondary education in culinary management or suitable combination of education and experience an asset
  • Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience
  • Red Seal certification through ITA or current enrollment in the program
  • Food Safety Certification Level 2, MSDS; WHMIS; Responsible Liquor Service
  • Compute r literacy in MS Office
  • Ability to successfully obtain a Gaming License


Work Environment Considerations
  • Regular kitchen environment, standing and walking for long periods of time, major exposure to heat, cold, steam, noise, odors, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stretching, bending, some exposure to fumes, smoke, chemicals, risk of minor cuts and burns, non-traditional work hours


Minimum Rate (CAD $) | Minimum Salary (CAD $)
62,000
Job Rate (CAD $) | Midpoint Salary (CAD $)
83,500
Maximum Rate (CAD $) | Maximum Salary (CAD $)
105,500

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