Senior Sous Chef - New Opening, Freehand Hospitality

Opening soon on the Halifax waterfront in the new Queen’s Marque district, this new fine dining concept will explore the natural landscape of Canada with a focus on our Maritime provinces. Here, our Chefs are passionate about showcasing the region’s most exceptional fish, flora and fauna—sourced within a 100km radius—curating an authentic expression of time and place.

Exuding professional grace, expertise and warmth at every opportunity, our team will work together to forge an honest connection between the kitchen and the table. Taking a genuine and down-to-earth approach to hospitality, Front of House staff intuitively adapt to the unique needs of each guest and ensure everybody leaves feeling that their experience was well worth the journey.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Gratuity sharing
• Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life & Disability Insurance
• Management Uniform/ Clothing Reimbursement
• Monthly dining allowance for all O&B and Freehand locations
• 50% Dining Discount for all O&B and Freehand locations
• RRSP Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

Job Description

The Day to Day:

• You are on time, focused, and a positive force on the team
• You have a strong back ground in cooking and recipe creation, you also love to keep learning and welcome feedback
• You consistently contribute and inspire your team to monitor kitchen operations and cleanliness.
• You easily build and maintain relationships with fellow cooks and Chefs from across the company as well as foster a positive experience with the FOH teams.
• You are in constant communication with your teams about upcoming menus and events; you are an ordering/ inventory wizard.
• You embody leadership and are passionate about assisting with training and the coaching of your fellow cooks and Co-op students.
• You demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics and take every opportunity to promote the restaurant. We love when you post pictures of your dishes!
• You are well skilled in conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years cooking experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset
• You’re well versed in professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Able to spend 100% of the time standing
• You’re looking to grow with us and soak in all the (optional) education opportunities we offer

Additional Information

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

Freehand Hospitality's Diversity Commitment 

At Freehand Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.