Sous Chef – PARK
Job Overview
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Date PostedSeptember 30, 2024
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Location
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Wage/Salary$50000 / year
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We are a Workplace Inclusion Charter SignatoryYes
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Number of Positions1
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Staff AccommodationYes
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Wage DetailsPlus Gratuities
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Position DurationPermanent
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Position TypeFull-Time
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Secondary Ways to ApplyEmail
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(Secondary Ways to Apply) Emaillaura@banffcollective.com
Job Description
We’re seeking a Sous Chef to join us at Park! Park is a backcountry lodge inspired craft distillery in the heart of Downtown Banff. Our menu features campfire inspired cuisine & wood-fired rotisserie specialties served alongside our award-winning spirits. We are the ONLY distillery located in a Canadian National Park. Our spirits are like no other in the world, because there is no other place in the world like Banff. Want to know more? Check us out here: banffcollective.com/park-distillery
What You’ll Do:
While you’re very focused on producing quality food experiences for our guests, leading the kitchen team, and hiring amazing people to join our family – you’re also versatile in relation to kitchen and people management
Using your eye for the details you work with the Executive Chef to maintain kitchen organization, efficiency, and supervises all food preparation and ensures presentation, quality and standards are met
You don’t quite predict the future, but you do make sure cooking stations are stocked with what is needed for prime operation hours, and coordinates ordering of supplies to meet kitchen needs, on budget and on time
Leads the kitchen team with the Executive Chef, providing guidance, training, and recognizes opportunities for improvement of kitchen team members
This role helps keep the kitchen going; managing food and product ordering, keeping detailed records, minimizing waste, and verifying that food storage is consistently well-managed and meets all regulatory and corporate standards
You’re an important part of quality assurance, verifying the food storage system is working appropriately and that all staff understands the importance of having food products properly dated and organized
As a leader within BHC, you’ll also be an ambassador of our employer brand, always being on the lookout for top talent and assisting with hiring amazing people to join the family, specifically on the kitchen team
Start Date
Job Requirements
2-3 years culinary experience is required
Passion, experience, and knowledge of various types of sushi
Prior experience in a supervisory kitchen role is an asset
You have your Food Safety certification and know how to use it
You have knowledge of best practices for training kitchen staff and implementing kitchen procedures
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and while you may be feeling stressed on the inside you remain calm and collected for the team
You're not only an amazing team player but also have a knack for bringing others together to work towards a common goal
Connecting with people and building trusting relationships comes easy to you
You have excellent communication skills and understand the importance of effective communication and workplace culture
Ability to take a step back to look at things from other perspectives and be open to a different way
Ability to work with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
Flexible schedule required
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Perks & Benefits
Great salaries + tips
$200 Welcome Gift Card to use at any BHC Venue
50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues
Learning & Development allowance
Cell phone allowance
Extended health benefits with premiums completely paid for by BHC after 3 months
Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
Paid vacation + statutory holidays
Paid community volunteer time
Subsidized manager housing may be available