Senior Sous Chef - Blue Mountain

  • Full-time

Company Description

This chic Blue Mountain eatery in the upscale Westin Trillium House is custom-built for mountain dining and full-service catering anywhere in the Georgian Triangle. At dinner, savour a diverse choice of appetizers, seafood, steaks, chops, ribs, pasta, fire-roasted pizza and gourmand burgers, complemented by a well-chosen wine list with plenty of good value and great splurges. Offering an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner selection, as well as some seriously indulgent culinary experiences.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive wages/salary packages 
  • Gratuity sharing 
  • A comprehensive group (health & dental) benefits program 
  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Staff dining discount 
  • RRSP matching for managers

Job Description

Our Senior Sous Chefs have a proven track record of cooking in a demanding environment as well as experience in recruiting, training, development and overall management of their cooks. Our Senior Sous Chefs are hands on with cooking and managing their teams.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Communicates the restaurant's vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforces the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the restaurant's future.
  • Consistently monitors kitchen operations and cleanliness
  • Builds and maintains relationships with team members and front of house management alike
  • Follows proper ordering, inventory and receiving procedures
  • Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking
  • Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the restaurant
  • Conducts recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching
  • Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

  • Previous Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in a similar environment
  • Passion for food & culinary excellence
  • High level of integrity
  • Discipline and vision
  • Ability to build and nurture relationships; strong team leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Reputation for paying fanatical attention to detail
  • Drive and takes initiative
  • Exceptional communication skills with all levels of the organization
  • Performs well in a performance based culture
  • Is very hands on and motivates by setting the example

Additional Information

Compensation Includes: Base salary, gratuities, dining allowance, uniform allowance, extended health and dental benefits

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **