Sous Chef

Dexterra • Victoria, BC

7d • CA$28 - CA$28 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Chef Manager, the Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring culinary excellence and smooth kitchen operations. This includes planning, preparing, and directing food production for daily service and special events, while maintaining consistency, quality, and efficiency. The role also involves supporting menu development, supervising staff, ensuring adherence to FoodSafe standards, maintaining proper food handling and sanitation practices, and delivering high levels of client satisfaction.

This position is based in a prestigious local private school and offers a unique opportunity to oversee food service for two small boarding houses. Working under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will take ownership of day-to-day culinary operations in a close-knit, community-focused environment. Key responsibilities include managing ordering, inventory, menu planning, and food cost control while ensuring full compliance with health and safety requirements, including internal and external audits. The role also supports client relationships and contributes to special events within the school community.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in international cuisine.
• Strong understanding of dietary needs of high school students.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Self-driven with strong ownership and initiative.
• Professional and well-presented in a high-standard environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring culinary excellence and smooth kitchen operations.
• Planning, preparing, and directing food production for daily service and special events.
• Maintaining consistency, quality, and efficiency in food production.
• Supporting menu development.
• Supervising staff.
• Ensuring adherence to FoodSafe standards.
• Maintaining proper food handling and sanitation practices.
• Delivering high levels of client satisfaction.
• Overseeing food service for two small boarding houses.
• Managing ordering, inventory, menu planning, and food cost control.
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety requirements, including internal and external audits.
• Supporting client relationships.
• Contributing to special events within the school community.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and become part of their daily experience.
• Smaller service model allows for creativity, personal connection, and visible impact.
• Rewarding position where you can lead operations, showcase your culinary skills, and contribute to a supportive and engaging school community.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed