Sous Chef-HFX

Position Summary

The Sous Chef assists with the management of the food outlet kitchens. They oversee food preparation, ensure adherence to all policies and procedures, maintain food and labour costs, motivate and lead by example and provide a learning environment all while maintaining a safe and welcoming work environment. Above all else, the Sous Chef is aligned with and embraces Casino Nova Scotia’s culture and philosophy of providing outstanding entertainment experiences..

Key Accountabilities 

• Provides leadership, direction and mentoring to the culinary operation
• Schedules and supervises culinary employees; assigns shift work assignments
• Directs and trains employees to prepare, pre-cook, cook and present menu items in a timely fashion, following standardized recipes
• Prepares, pre-cooks, cooks and presents menu items; assists on the floor as required
• Maintains budgeted labour, and food costs as directed
• Submits food product requirements for approval; may order food and non-food product through regional buying programs
• Assists in the development of new food items, standardized procedures and par inventory levels
• Reviews monthly inventory reports; analyze discrepancies and takes appropriate action; conducts inventory counts
• Develops performance objectives, delivers performance evaluations for direct reports and actively participates in the recruitment and hiring process
• Finds ways to play; you are serious about work, without being serious
• Chooses to make everyday a great day
• Stays focused in order to be there
• Delivers an exceptional entertainment experience to internal and external guests to ensure you make their day. 

Education and Qualifications

• Embraces the Casino Nova Scotia culture and philosophy and has a playful, infectious and "all about the guest" attitude!
• High School Diploma; Post-Secondary education in culinary management or suitable combination of education and experience an asset
• Red Seal certification through ITA or current enrollment in the program
• FoodSafe Level 2, Safe Food Handling or BASICS.fst Food Handler Certificate; MSDS; WHMIS
• Excellent Guest Service skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience

Work Environment Considerations

• Regular kitchen environment, standing and walking for long periods of time, non-traditional work hours

Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we welcome all qualified applicants to apply to join our team of unique contributors. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process and applicants are encouraged to advise Human Resources in advance if an accommodation is required. We thank all applicants for their interest, and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process.