Jr. Sous Chef

As an award-winning business, The Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre is currently seeking a Jr Sous Chef to join our team.
What you can expect from us:
The Sun Peaks Grand culture encourages individual initiative combined with a collaborative approach to deliver the finest mountain resort experience for our guests. We value innovation and development that contributes both to business success and personal growth. We also know you have a life outside of work, and encourage work-life balance, including reaping the benefits of living in resort and the summer and winter activities the mountain has to offer.
With a 17-year-old history, the Sun Peaks Grand is the flagship hotel in Sun Peaks, offering an unparalleled guest experience, enhanced by a significant room renovation in 2018.
A sneak peek into some of the perks and benefits enjoyed by our Full-Time employees.
Full access Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes
Dining discounts within our Hotel outlets
Free access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program provided through Homewood Health
Reciprocal programs with partnering hotels
Friends and family hotel rates
Continued professional growth and development opportunities

ROLE PROPOSITION

The Jr Sous Chef is the lead within the kitchen operations as it relates to food production, health and safety, sanitation, teaching techniques and food stock while providing direct support to the Executive Chef. The environment is bustling as there are three (3) large kitchens within the property that provide full food and beverage services to our local, hotel and business guests. This role provides every opportunity to continue developing a career in the art of culinary, opening up opportunities of advancement internally and externally throughout the Tourism / Hospitality industry.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Oversees the culinary team in assigned kitchen, as they work together to prepare and deliver an elevated dining experience for the guest
Ensures assigned kitchen is up to department standards, and equipment meets health and safety standards
Ensures opening and closing procedures are followed for assigned kitchen
Ensures the culinary team start and end shifts on time inclusive of break schedules
Ensures quality food products are delivered in a timely manner and presented appropriately
Oversees the correct preparation of all special dietary requests as per established guidelines
Oversees the delivery of daily specials, ensuring they are of 4-star quality and align with the established vision of the restaurant
Assists with the delivery of service during high business volume periods
Provides ongoing guidance to culinary team members as they continue their professional development
Shows dedication to a creative and positive work environment, fostering a collaborative approach with all F&B team members
Communicates with all F&B team members, ensuring operational information is passed along to all shift leaders
Supports the Executive Chefs in event tastings by recording all client comments and taking pictures of the food produced

Ideal Candidate
5 years of previous culinary experience preferably within a Hotel / Resort environment
1 year of production and Banquet experience is plus
Working towards a career in culinary arts
Is in position of Red seal Certification or a degree in Culinary Arts
Holds a Food Safe Level 1 Certification Level 2 is a plus
Has full understanding of all aspects of the kitchen operations
Is self-disciplined with a sincere desire to provide an elevated guest experience
Self-starts on tasks and can respond to varying business volumes as they relate to impacts on the kitchen
Is physically capable of working in a fast-paced environment and safely lift heavy loads around 35kg.

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