Sous Chef

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leadership within all food service operations
• Preparing, presenting, designing, and serving high-quality rotational menus at scale
• Leading the kitchen operation to safely and efficiently service 500+ guests daily, with rapid growth to 4,000+ guests per day
• Ensuring strict adherence to food safety, quality, and contractual scope requirements
• Enforcing compliance with Dexterra Food Safety programs, including FOODSAFE and HACCP
• Leading, training, developing, and mentoring the entire culinary team
• Supervising kitchen staff productivity, performance, and compliance with policies and procedures
• Managing labour, food, and chemical resources to ensure efficiency and cost control
• Overseeing ordering, inventory control, and bi-weekly inventory counts
• Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and special diets
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism
• Serving clients and guests in a personable, professional, and service-oriented manner
• Supporting the Executive Chef with culinary input related to planning, forecasting, and operational execution

Qualifications

• Culinary professional, with culinary education and/or Chef designation
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Advanced Food Safety or HACCP certification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the hospitality or food service industry
• Minimum 5 years of experience in progressive culinary leadership roles, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, or workforce lodges
• Demonstrated experience operating large-volume food service environments
• Strong knowledge of menu costing, recipe card implementation, and cost controls
• Advanced practical and theoretical knowledge across all kitchen areas:
  • Hot Kitchen
  • Cold Kitchen
  • Pastry / Bakery
  • Butchery
  • Banquets and mass-service operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and food service systems
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain culinary teams
• A leadership style that demonstrates ownership, accountability, strong communication, and professionalism