Sous Chef, Forest Park Hotel

Pursuit Collection•Jasper, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, year-round position beginning August 3, 2026. Staff accommodation available. The Sous Chef will support daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, expediting, and service execution. They will also assist with inventory management, ordering, and scheduling to ensure efficient operations. Maintaining cleanliness, organization, and adherence to food safety regulations and company SOPs is crucial. The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef in overall kitchen leadership, including scheduling, coaching, and performance management. They will lead by example to build a strong, engaged culinary team and deliver exceptional guest experiences, while also training, mentoring, and supporting the ongoing development of culinary team members. The role includes overseeing the employee dining room, ensuring high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and service. Collaboration across functions is key to ensure seamless food & beverage operations and guest satisfaction. Addressing guest concerns promptly using effective communication and problem-solving skills is expected. The Sous Chef will contribute to menu planning and daily features, showcasing local and Alberta-inspired cuisine, and monitor and communicate safety, maintenance, and operational issues to appropriate teams. Support for events, banquets, and overall operations, while assisting team members and completing additional duties as needed, is also part of the role.

Requirements

2+ years high-volume culinary management experience required
Current Food Safe certification or food handler sanitation certificate required
Work-ethic and commitment to the team and guest is key
Willing and able to work solo or as part of a team
Committed to Safety First and the highest quality of cleaning & sanitizing standards
Organized with a great eye for detail

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree or training preferred

Responsibilities

Support daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, expediting, and service execution
Assist with inventory management, ordering, and scheduling to ensure efficient operations
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and adherence to food safety regulations and company SOPs
Support the Head Chef in overall kitchen leadership, including scheduling, coaching, and performance management
Lead by example to build a strong, engaged culinary team and deliver exceptional guest experiences
Train, mentor, and support ongoing development of culinary team members
Oversee the employee dining room, ensuring high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and service
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless food & beverage operations and guest satisfaction
Address guest concerns promptly using effective communication and problem-solving skills
Contribute to menu planning and daily features, showcasing local and Alberta-inspired cuisine
Monitor and communicate safety, maintenance, and operational issues to appropriate teams
Support events, banquets, and overall operations, while assisting team members and completing additional duties as needed