Sous Chef

Dexterra•Montreal, QC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Create dishes that are made from scratch using products that are grown and sourced locally. Work alongside staff to create healthy and delicious meals to be served to our guests, paying attention to not only taste but also presentation and the food service experience. Get to know our customers, building a relationship and listening to their feedback to help improve our culinary offerings and service. Champion the Dana Hospitality brand; embrace local suppliers and local sourcing opportunities, create delicious food items using preparation techniques that maintain the nutritious content of the food, create as many items from scratch as possible, and empower the staff to be adaptive and willing to change directions to accommodate customer requests. Assist in managing the aspects of the business which can include; cash flow, budget, staff training, talent management, client and customer relations, inventory, food health and safety, and overall operational excellence. Maintain and implement any new Company procedures and programs including diet and allergy awareness. Develop a team you can be proud of by recruiting, training, coaching, and motivating your team to take ownership of their roles. Work closely with our operations team to establish goals and strategies to continuously improve the units performance.

Requirements

Completion of a post-secondary degree or formal culinary training
3+ years of recent related experience in the food service industry working with high volume culinary teams
FoodSafe certified.
Thorough knowledge of regulations regarding the food service industry
Superior communication skills in verbal and written English
Excellent culinary tastes and an artistic flair for creating unique meals and appealing presentations
Experience leading high-performance teams with a track record of producing results while motivating team members
Able to effectively handle the concerns of employees, customers, and clients with tact while adhering to confidentiality policies
Able to effectively use a computer and all related software, including POS equipment

Responsibilities

Create dishes that are made from scratch using products that are grown and sourced locally
Work alongside staff to create healthy and delicious meals to be served to our guests, paying attention to not only taste but also presentation and the food service experience
Get to know our customers, building a relationship and listening to their feedback to help improve our culinary offerings and service
Champion the Dana Hospitality brand; embrace local suppliers and local sourcing opportunities, create delicious food items using preparation techniques that maintain the nutritious content of the food, create as many items from scratch as possible, and empower the staff to be adaptive and willing to change directions to accommodate customer requests
Assist in managing the aspects of the business which can include; cash flow, budget, staff training, talent management, client and customer relations, inventory, food health and safety, and overall operational excellence
Maintain and implement any new Company procedures and programs including diet and allergy awareness
Develop a team you can be proud of by recruiting, training, coaching, and motivating your team to take ownership of their roles
Work closely with our operations team to establish goals and strategies to continuously improve the units performance