Sous Chef, Chateau Jasper

What will be your daily pursuit?:

To support, coach and inspire the team in the delivery of an exceptional culinary experience, fueling our guests and staff for adventure! 

 

This position requires relocation to Jasper, Alberta.

 

This role begins Mid-April and runs until end of October 2024. 

Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is dependent on experience.

What perks can you expect?:What will you do in this job?:

• Lead supervisor of all food preparation while coordinating the work of Cooks and Dishwashers
• Supervises the training and cross-training of kitchen personnel
• Researches, recommends and implements new policies and procedures relating to food preparation
• Reports all maintenance and repair needs to Executive Chef
• Supervises, expedites and participates in food preparation, in accordance with standards of quality, quantity, taste and presentation
• Checks food for taste, temperature and visual appeal
• Supervises the presentation and return of food
• Stores food items in refrigeration boxes to prevent contamination
• Ensures the satisfaction of guest requests for special food items
• Supervises the creation of attractive food displays

What skills and experience do you need for this job?:

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excited by the idea of living and working in a remote (yet very social) environment
• Minimum 3 years management experience in high volume food service and restaurant operations
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on customer service
• Experienced and proficient in the latest sanitation and HACCP standards.
• Ability to control cost - food and labor
• Computer literacy, including word processing 
• Proven leadership experience
• Organizational skills and ability to implement culinary program and brand development
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods of time
• Meet the grooming and appearance standards
• To honour our commitment to be “Always Honest” all employees must consent to a criminal record check
• Standard First-Aid or higher an asset

What will your work environment be like?:

• Beautiful. You’ll work in an iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
• Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around our amazing properties. 
• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. 
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required

This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

 

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.

Closing:

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

 

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  

Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in Canada to apply and join our inclusive team! 

 

We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at [email protected] 

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.